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2013
Touareg
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2013 Volkswagen
Touareg
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 Location................................................... 11
Sales Codes.................................................................. 12
Engine Codes.........................................................................12
Transmission Codes...............................................................12
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 13
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................13
Front.......................................................................................13
Rear........................................................................................14
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)....................... 15
General, Technical Data......................................................15
Engine Number Location........................................................15
Engine Data............................................................................16
Engine Assembly – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)..................................17
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................17
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................18
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....18
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......19
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................20
Ribbed Belt Pulley Side Sealing Flange Tightening
Specification.....................................................................21
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................24
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................25
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................25
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................25
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................25
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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.0L CNRB (TDI).....................26
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................26
Valve Dimensions...................................................................27
Compression Pressures.........................................................27
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications..............28
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications............29
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................30
Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............31
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............32
Cylinder Bank 1 (Right) Bearing Cap Tightening
Specifications...................................................................35
Cylinder Bank 2 (Left) Bearing Cap
Tightening Specifications.................................................36
Lubrication – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)............................................37
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................37
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................38
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................39
Cooling System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)....................................41
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................41
Fuel Supply – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)..........................................41
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................41
Turbocharger, G-Charger – 3.0L CNRB (TDI).....................42
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications.................................42
Exhaust System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................................43
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................43
Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications...........................44
EGR Pipe at the Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications...45
EGR Pipe at the Turbocharger Tightening Specifications......46
Diesel Fuel Injection – 3.0L CNRB (TDI).............................47
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................47
Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve Tightening Specifications......47
Fuel Pressure Sensor Tightening Specifications....................48
Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications..............................48
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................48
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................48
ENGINE MECHANICAL – 3.0L CGFA........................... 49
General, Technical Data......................................................49
Engine Number Location........................................................49
Engine Data............................................................................50
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Engine Assembly – 3.0L CGFA...........................................51
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................51
Electro-Drive Drive Motor to Engine Tightening
Specifications...................................................................52
Transmission to Electro-Drive Drive Motor
Tightening Specifications.................................................53
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.0L CGFA.............................54
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....54
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......55
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................56
Ribbed Belt Sealing Flange Tightening Specification.............57
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................58
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................59
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................59
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................59
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................59
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.0L CGFA...............................60
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................60
Compression Checking Specifications...................................61
Valve Dimensions...................................................................61
Left Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications................62
Right Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications..............63
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............64
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................65
Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications.................66
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification................67
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification..............67
Engine Lubrication – 3.0L CGFA.........................................68
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................68
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................69
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................70
Cooling System – 3.0L CGFA..............................................70
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................70
Fuel Supply – 3.0L CGFA....................................................71
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................71
Turbocharger, G-Charger - 3.0L CGFA................................71
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................71
Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 3.0L CGFA..............72
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................72
Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications....................73
Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications..................74
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Multiport Fuel Injection – 3.0L CGFA...................................75
Technical Data........................................................................75
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................75
Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Specification.....................76
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 3.0L CGFA.............................76
Technical Data........................................................................76
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................76
Engine Mechanical – 3.6L CGRA................................ 77
General, Technical Data......................................................77
Engine Number Location........................................................77
Engine Data............................................................................78
Engine Assembly – 3.6L CGRA...........................................78
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................78
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.6L CGRA............................79
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....79
Cylinder Block Identification...................................................79
Crankshaft Identification.........................................................80
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................82
Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications...............................83
Accessory Bracket Tightening Specifications.........................84
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................85
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................85
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................85
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................85
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.6L CGRA..............................86
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................86
Compression Checking Specifications...................................86
Valve Dimensions...................................................................87
Dimensions for Intake Valves.................................................87
Dimensions for Exhaust Valves..............................................87
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................88
Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Specifications..................89
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................90
Engine Lubrication – 3.6L CGRA.........................................90
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................90
Cooling System – 3.6L CGRA.............................................91
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................91
Fuel Supply – 3.6L CGRA...................................................91
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................91
Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 3.6L CGRA.............92
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................92
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Multiport Fuel Injection – 3.6L CGRA..................................92
Technical Data........................................................................92
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................93
Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold
Tightening Specification...................................................94
Ignition – 3.6L CGRA...........................................................94
Technical Data........................................................................94
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................94
TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission – 0C8................................... 95
General, Technical Data......................................................95
Transmission Identification.....................................................95
Code Letters and Transmission Allocations Vehicles with a
Hybrid Engine...................................................................96
Vehicles with a Gas Engine....................................................96
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine.................................................96
Torque Converter.................................................................96
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................96
Controls, Housing – 0C8.....................................................97
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................97
Securing Transmission to a 3.0L Hybrid Engine.....................98
Securing Transmission to a 3.0L TDI Engine.........................99
Securing Transmission to a 3.6L Engine..............................100
Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 0C8.......................................101
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................101
Valve Body Tightening Specifications...................................101
Transfer Case And Final Drive.................................. 102
General, Technical Data....................................................102
Transfer Case Identification Location...................................102
Transfer Case Identification..................................................103
Transfer Case Code Letter, Allocation and Capacities.........104
Controls, Housing..............................................................104
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................104
Front Final Drive – 0BM, 0C1............................................105
Front Final Drive Identification Location...............................105
Front Final Drive Identification..............................................105
Front Final Drive Code Letters, Allocation, Ratios and
Capacities......................................................................106
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Rear Final Drive – 0BN, 0BP.............................................106
Rear Final Drive Identification Location................................106
Rear Final Drive Identification..............................................107
Rear Final Drive Code Letters, Allocation, Ratios and
Capacities......................................................................108
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................108
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................. 109
Front Suspension..............................................................109
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................109
Rear Suspension...............................................................110
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 110
Self-Leveling Suspension.................................................. 111
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 111
Wheels, Tires.....................................................................112
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 112
Wheel Alignment Data.......................................................112
Wheel Alignment Specified Values....................................... 112
Steering.............................................................................113
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 113
Brake System...............................................................115
General Information...........................................................115
Vehicle Data Label................................................................ 115
Front Brakes......................................................................... 116
Rear Brakes.......................................................................... 116
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster........................... 116
Front Brakes, Brembo 17 Inch.............................................. 117
Front Brakes, Brembo 18 Inch.............................................. 118
Rear Disc Brakes.................................................................. 119
Drum Parking Brake.............................................................120
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...........................................121
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................121
Mechanical Components...................................................121
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................121
Hydraulic Components......................................................122
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................122
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Body............................................................................. 123
Air Gap Body Dimensions.................................................123
Body, Front...........................................................................123
Body, Center.........................................................................124
Body, Rear............................................................................125
Body Exterior.....................................................................126
Lock Carrier, Plenum Chamber Tightening Specifications...126
Front Fender, Noise Insulation and Underbody Trim
Tightening Specifications...............................................126
Front Hood Tightening Specifications...................................126
Rear Lid and Fuel Filler Door Tightening Specifications.......126
Front and Rear Door Tightening Specifications....................127
Sunroof Tightening Specifications........................................127
Front and Rear Bumper Tightening Specifications...............127
Mirror and Roof Rail Tightening Specifications.....................128
Body Interior......................................................................128
Storage Compartment Covers and Trim Tightening
Specifications.................................................................128
Passenger Protection Tightening Specifications..................128
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications..................................129
Seat Frames Tightening Specifications................................129
Heating and Air Conditioning.................................... 130
General, Technical Data....................................................130
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................130
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................130
Heating, Ventilation............................................................131
Fastener Tightening Specification........................................131
Air Conditioning.................................................................131
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................131
Electrical System........................................................ 132
Electrical Equipment..........................................................132
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Tightening
Specifications.................................................................132
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications............133
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications.............133
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications...............133
Wiring Tightening Specifications...........................................133
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DTC Chart.................................................................... 134
Engine Code - CNRB........................................................134
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......134
Ignition System.....................................................................144
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................145
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................147
Control Module and Output Signals......................................147
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................152
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................155
DTC Chart.................................................................... 158
Engine Code - CGFA.........................................................158
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......158
Ignition System.....................................................................169
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................171
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................173
Control Module and Output Signals......................................173
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................176
Ignition System.....................................................................181
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................181
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......184
DTC Chart.................................................................... 185
Engine Code - CGRA........................................................185
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......185
Ignition System.....................................................................193
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................196
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................196
Control Module and Output Signals......................................197
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................200
Ignition System.....................................................................204
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................205
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General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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