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MFR Communication Date: 2012-10-01
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2013
Tiguan
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2013 Volkswagen
Tiguan
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
Vehicle Data Label..................................................................12
Sales Codes.................................................................. 13
Engine Codes.........................................................................13
Transmission Codes...............................................................13
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 14
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................14
Front.......................................................................................14
Rear........................................................................................15
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CCTA ................................ 16
General, Technical Data......................................................16
Engine Number Location........................................................16
Engine Data............................................................................17
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CCTA............................................18
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................18
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CCTA.............................19
Cylinder Block Bearing Shell Identification.............................19
Bearing Cap Bearing Shell Identification................................21
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................22
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................22
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................22
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................22
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................23
Accessory Assembly Bracket Tightening Specifications.........23
Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications...............................24
Crankshaft Assembly Tightening Specifications.....................25
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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CCTA...............................26
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................26
Valve Dimensions...................................................................27
Compression Pressures.........................................................27
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................28
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications.....................29
Crankcase Ventilation Tightening Specification......................30
Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............31
Lower Timing Chain Cover with 8 Bolts Tightening
Specifications...................................................................32
Lower Timing Chain Cover with 15 Bolts Tightening
Specifications...................................................................33
Lubrication – 2.0L CCTA......................................................34
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................34
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................34
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................35
Oil Separator Tightening Specification...................................36
Cooling System – 2.0L CCTA..............................................36
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................36
Coolant Pump Tightening Specification..................................37
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CCTA....................................................37
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................37
Turbocharger – 2.0L CCTA..................................................38
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................38
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications.................................39
Exhaust System – 2.0L CCTA.............................................40
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................40
Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.0L CCTA...................................40
Technical Data........................................................................40
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................41
Ignition – 2.0L CCTA............................................................42
Technical Data........................................................................42
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
TRANSMISSIONS
Manual Transmission – 0A6........................................ 43
General, Technical Data......................................................43
Transmission Identification.....................................................43
Engine Codes, Transmission Allocation, Ratios
and Capacities.................................................................45
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Clutch – 0A6........................................................................46
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................46
Controls, Housing – 0A6......................................................47
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................47
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................48
Automatic Transmission – 09M................................... 49
General, Technical Data......................................................49
Identification on Transmission................................................49
Engine and Transmission Code Allocation.............................50
Bevel Box Identification..........................................................51
Controls, Housing – 09M.....................................................52
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................52
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................53
Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 09M........................................54
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................54
Rear Final Drive, Differential – 0A6.....................................54
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................54
Bevel Box to Transmission Bracket Stud/Nut Tightening
Sequence and Specifications...........................................55
Rear Final Drive............................................................ 56
General, Technical Data......................................................56
Rear Final Drive Identification................................................56
Code Letters and Transmission Allocation.............................57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................58
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................... 59
Front Suspension................................................................59
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................59
Rear Suspension.................................................................61
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................61
Self-Leveling Suspension....................................................63
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................63
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment..........................................64
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................64
Wheel Alignment Data.........................................................64
Wheel Alignment Specified Values.........................................64
Steering...............................................................................66
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................66
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Brake System................................................................ 67
General, Technical Data......................................................67
Vehicle Data Sticker PR Number Allocation...........................67
Front Brakes...........................................................................68
Rear Brakes............................................................................68
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster.............................68
Front Brakes, FN 3.................................................................69
Rear Brakes, CII 41................................................................70
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............................................71
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................71
Mechanical Components.....................................................71
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................71
Hydraulic Components........................................................72
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................72
Body............................................................................... 73
Body Exterior.......................................................................73
Body Gap Dimensions, Front.................................................73
Body Gap Dimensions, Center...............................................74
Body Gap Dimensions, Rear..................................................75
Lock Carrier Tightening Specifications...................................76
Front Fender and Noise Insulation Tightening
Specifications...................................................................76
Underbody Trim Tightening Specification...............................76
Tunnel Brace and Cross Panel Tightening Specifications......76
Front Hood Tightening Specifications.....................................76
Rear Lid, Fuel Filler Door Tightening Specifications...............77
Front and Rear Door Tightening Specifications......................77
Sunroof Tightening Specifications..........................................77
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications.................................78
Rear Bumper Tightening Specifications.................................78
Door Window Tightening Specifications.................................78
Wheel Housing Liner, Roof Rail Tightening Specifications.....79
Exterior Mirror Tightening Specifications................................79
Moldings and Trim Tightening Specification...........................79
Body Interior........................................................................80
Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim Tightening
Specifications...................................................................80
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications............................80
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications....................................81
Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts Tightening
Specifications...................................................................81
Seat Frame Tightening Specifications....................................82
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General, Technical Data......................................................83
Refrigerant Oil Distribution.....................................................83
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table...............................84
Heating, Ventilation..............................................................85
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................85
Air Conditioning...................................................................86
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................86
Electrical System.......................................................... 87
Electrical Equipment............................................................87
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Tightening
Specifications...................................................................87
Windshield Wiper/Washer System Tightening
Specifications...................................................................87
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications...............88
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specification..................88
Wiring Tightening Specifications.............................................88
DTC Chart...................................................................... 89
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.........89
Ignition System.......................................................................98
Additional Exhaust Regulation................................................99
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................100
Control Module and Output Signals......................................101
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................104
Ignition System.....................................................................107
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................107
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
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0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
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2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
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0.3543
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3.937
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