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Manufacturer Communication Number: 0.03937
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2014 Volkswagen
Tiguan
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Distance/Length.....................................................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·ft (ft·lb)....................................................................2
Nm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm.......................................................3
N·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), kg·cm....................................................3
kg·cm-to-lb·in (in·lb), N·cm....................................................4
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
WARNINGS...........................................................................4
CAUTIONS............................................................................7
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
Sales Codes.................................................................. 12
Engine Codes.........................................................................12
Transmission Codes...............................................................12
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 13
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................13
Front.......................................................................................13
Rear........................................................................................14
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................... 16
Front Suspension................................................................16
Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms Overview............16
Wheel Bearing Overview........................................................18
Driveshaft with Mounted CV Joint VL 107 Overview..............20
Driveshaft with CV joint VL107 Overview...............................22
Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i Overview..........24
Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M
Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD Overview.........26
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Rear Suspension.................................................................28
Subframe Transverse Link and Tie Rods FWD Overview......28
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- FWD
Overview..........................................................................30
Wheel Bearing Housing, Trailing Arm FWD Overview............32
Shock Absorber, Coil Spring FWD Overview..........................34
Stabilizer Bar FWD Overview.................................................35
Subframe, Final Drive AWD Overview....................................36
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76- AWD
Overview..........................................................................37
Transverse Link, Tie Rod AWD Overview...............................38
Shock Absorber, Coil Spring AWD..........................................40
Stabilizer Bar AWD Overview.................................................41
Driveshaft Overview...............................................................42
Self-Leveling Suspension....................................................44
Left and Right Front Level Control System Sensor -G78/
G289-, Adaptive Chassis DCC Overview.........................44
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-,
Adaptive Chassis DCC, FWD Overview..........................45
Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76-,
Adaptive Chassis DCC, AWD Overview..........................46
Adaptive Chassis DCC Suspension Strut Overview...............48
Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, FWD Overview.......50
Adaptive Chassis DCC Shock Absorber, AWD Overview.......52
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment..........................................54
Tire Pressure And Metal Valve Sensor Overview...................54
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................55
Wheel Alignment Data.........................................................55
Wheel Alignment Specified Values.........................................55
Steering...............................................................................57
Steering Column Overview.....................................................57
Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview..........................58
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................59
Brake System................................................................ 60
General, Technical Data......................................................60
Vehicle Data Sticker PR Number Allocation...........................60
Front Brakes...........................................................................61
Rear Brakes............................................................................61
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster.............................61
Front Brakes, FN 3.................................................................62
Rear Brakes, CII 41................................................................63
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............................................64
Control Module and Hydraulic Unit Overview.........................64
Front Axle ABS Components Overview..................................65
Rear Axle ABS Components, FWD Overview........................66
Rear Axle ABS Components, AWD.........................................67
Mechanical Components ....................................................68
Front Wheel Brakes FN 3 Assembly Overview.......................68
Rear Brakes CII 41 Assembly Overview.................................70
Brake Pedal Assembly Overview............................................72
Hydraulic Components........................................................73
Front Brake Caliper, FN 3 Overview.......................................73
Rear Brake Caliper, CII 41 Overview......................................74
Brake Booster/Brake Master Cylinder Overview....................76
Body............................................................................... 78
Body Exterior.......................................................................78
Body Gap Dimensions, Front.................................................78
Body Gap Dimensions, Center...............................................79
Body Gap Dimensions, Rear..................................................80
Body Front...........................................................................82
Lock Carrier Assembly Overview............................................82
Bumper Angle Brackets Assembly Overview..........................84
Front Fender Assembly Overview..........................................85
Noise Insulation, Long Version, Assembly Overview..............86
Noise Insulation, Short Version, Assembly Overview.............87
Underbody Impact Guard.......................................................88
Underbody Trim Assembly Overview......................................89
Bulkhead Assembly Overview................................................90
Hood, Lids...........................................................................91
Hood Release Assembly Overview........................................91
Rear Lid Locking and Unlocking Components Assembly
Overview..........................................................................92
Gas-Filled Strut Assembly Overview......................................93
Fuel Filler Door Unit and Actuator Assembly Overview..........94
Front Doors, Central Locking System..................................96
Front Door Assembly Overview..............................................96
97
Door Hinge Assembly Overview.............................................98
Subframe Assembly Overview..............................................100
Door Limiting Strap Assembly Overview..............................101
Door Handle and Door Lock Assembly Overview.................102
Rear Doors........................................................................104
Rear Door Assembly Overview.............................................104
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Door Hinge Assembly Overview...........................................106
Subframe Assembly Overview..............................................108
Door Handle and Door Lock Assembly Overview.................109
Sunroof .............................................................................110
Panorama Sunroof Assembly Overview............................... 110
Assembly Frame Overview................................................... 111
Sunroof Tightening Specifications........................................ 113
Bumpers............................................................................114
Front Bumper Cover Assembly Overview............................. 114
Front Bumper Carrier Assembly Overview........................... 115
Rear Bumper Cover Assembly Overview............................. 116
Rear Bumper Cover Substructure........................................ 117
Rear Bumper Carrier Assembly Overview............................ 118
Trailer Hitch Assembly Overview.......................................... 119
Glass, Window Regulators................................................120
Front Door Window Assembly Overview..............................120
Rear Door Window Assembly Overview...............................122
Exterior Equipment............................................................124
Front Wheel Housing Liner Assembly Overview..................124
Rear Wheel Housing Liner Assembly Overview...................125
Exterior Rearview Mirror Assembly Overview......................126
Roof Rail Assembly Overview..............................................127
Front and Rear Door Cover Assembly Overview..................128
Body Interior......................................................................129
Interior Equipment.............................................................129
Tightening Specifications.....................................................129
Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts........................130
Front Bumper Cover Assembly Overview.............................130
Tightening Specifications......................................................131
Interior Trim.......................................................................131
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications..................................131
Seat Frames......................................................................132
Tightening Specifications......................................................132
Seat Upholstery, Covers....................................................132
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications..........................132
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning................... 133
General, Technical Data....................................................133
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................133
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................134
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Heating, Ventilation............................................................135
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................135
Air Conditioning.................................................................136
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................136
Electrical System........................................................ 138
Electrical Equipment..........................................................138
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control........................138
Battery Overview..................................................................138
Generator Overview.............................................................140
Starter Overview...................................................................142
Windshield Wiper/Washer System....................................143
Rear Window Wiper System Overview.................................143
Windshield Wiper System Overview.....................................144
Windshield Wiper/Washer System Tightening
Specifications.................................................................145
Exterior Lights, Switches...................................................146
Fog Lamps Overview............................................................146
Halogen Headlamps Overview.............................................148
HID Headlamp and Cornering Lamp Overview....................150
Rear Lid Tail Lamps Overview..............................................152
Rear View Camera System Overview..................................153
Steering Column Switch, Without KESSY, Overview...........154
Steering Column Switch, With KESSY, Overview................155
Tail Lamps in Side Panel Overview......................................156
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specification................157
Wiring Tightening Specifications...........................................157
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
mm
0.002
0.004
0.006
0.008
0.010
0.020
0.030
0.040
0.050
0.060
0.070
0.080
0.090
0.100
0.200
0.300
0.400
0.500
0.600
0.700
0.800
0.900
1.000
2.000
3.000
4.000
5.000
6.000
7.000
8.000
9.000
10.000
20.000
30.000
40.000
50.000
60.000
70.000
80.000
90.000
100.000
in.
0.00008
0.00016
0.00024
0.00031
0.00039
0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
mm
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
in.
0.0004
0.0008
0.0012
0.0016
0.0020
0.0024
0.0028
0.0031
0.0035
0.0039
0.0079
0.0118
0.0157
0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
2.3622
2.7559
3.1496
3.5433
3.9370
mm
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
100.0
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0.004
0.008
0.012
0.016
0.020
0.024
0.028
0.031
0.035
0.039
0.079
0.118
0.157
0.197
0.236
0.276
0.315
0.354
0.394
0.787
1.181
1.575
1.969
2.362
2.756
3.150
3.543
3.937
mm
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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in.
0.04
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.20
0.24
0.28
0.31
0.35
0.39
0.79
1.18
1.57
1.97
2.36
2.76
3.15
3.54
3.94
1
Tightening Torque
Nm-to-lb·ft (ft·lb)
To calculate: Nm x 0.738 = lb·ft
2
Nm
lb·ft
(ft·lb)
Nm
lb·ft
(ft·lb)
Nm
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