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Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG 2013 Tiguan
TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-08
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2013 Volkswagen
Tiguan (Quick Reference Specification Book): This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Engines -Transmissions -Chassis
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MFR Communication Date: 2012-10-29
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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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0.00016
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
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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
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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
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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
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