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Wheel and Tire Guide General Information

Component Overview

In this manual: Wheel and Tire Guide General Information
Body exterior — 50Body Interior — 29General Paint Information — 69Paint — 9Brake System — 16Suspension, Wheels, Steering — 68Wheel and Tire Guide — 3Towing Guide — 1Wheel and Tire Guide General Information — 23Communication — 20Electrical Equipment General Information — 29Electrical Equipment from 06/2011 — 59Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 24Refrigerant R134a Servicing — 296-Speed Manual Transmission 02Q, OBB, and OFB — 27
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Overview - Wheel

Overview - Wheel, Standard

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Wheel, Standard
  1. Wheel
    • Installing the wheel.
  2. Wheel Bolts
    • There are different versions.
  3. Tires
    • Refer to → Chapter "Tire Information"
  4. Valve/Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor
    • Always replace the valve
    • Only use a new valve. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
    • Refer to → Chapter "Tire Pressure Sensor"
  5. Rim
    • Note assembly instructions.
    • Refer to → Chapter "Rim Information"
    • Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rim"
  6. Adhesive Balancing Weights
    • Maximum 60 grams per rim flange permitted
    • Clean wheel where it will be adhered so it is free of dirt and grease
    • Remove protective film.
    • Attach balance weights to intended surfaces.
  7. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
    • Note assembly instructions.
    • Operating.
  8. Adapter for the Anti-Theft Lockable Wheel Bolt
    • Place on wheel bolt.
  9. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt Cap
  10. Wheel Bolt Cap
  11. Wheel Bolts
    • Tightening specification.

Note

Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

  • Note assembly instructions.
  1. Hub Cap
    • Removing and Installing.

Overview - Wheel, RAX

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Wheel, RAX
  1. Wheel
    • Installing the wheel.
  2. Wheel Bolts
    • There are different versions.
  3. PAX Tires
    • Side Wall Lettering.
  4. Support Ring
  5. Wheel for PAX Tires
    • Note assembly instructions.
  6. Metal Valve Body
    • Refer to the Parts Catalog for the allocation of the only valves to be installed.
    • delivered complete
  7. Wheel Electronics
    • Batteries must be completely replaced.
    • Remaining battery life, temperature and pressure can be read via diagnosis with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Beru wheel electronics system.

Siemens wheel electronics system.

  1. Adhesive Balancing Weights
    • Maximum 60 grams per rim permitted
    • Clean wheel where it will be adhered so it is free of dirt and grease
    • Remove protective film.
    • Attach balance weights to intended surfaces.
  2. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
    • Note assembly instructions.
    • Operating.
  3. Adapter for the Anti-Theft Lockable Wheel Bolt
    • Place on wheel bolt.
  4. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt Cap
  5. Wheel Bolt Cap
  6. Wheel Bolts

Note

Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

  • Note assembly instructions
  1. Hub Cap
    • Removing and Installing.

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