Body exterior

Noise Insulation

21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
0102030405021N·mlb·ft
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Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-

Overview - Noise Insulation, Long Version

Note

  • Depending on the engine version, slight deviations must be considered when removing and installing.
  • The screws -4- are micro-encapsulated and must be replaced after loosening.
Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Noise Insulation, Long Version
  1. Noise Insulation
    • arrow a- points in the direction of travel
    • Removing:
      • Remove bolts -2, 3 and 4-.
      • Pull the noise insulation toward the rear out of the lock carrier mounts.
    • Installing:
      • Push the noise insulation in the direction of -arrow b- into the lock carrier mounts.
      • Tighten the bolts -2, 3 and 4-.
  2. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 1
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 6
  4. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 6 N·m
    • The screws are micro-encapsulated
    • Always replace the bolts after loosening.
    • Quantity: 2

Overview - Noise Insulation, Short Version

Note

Depending on the engine version, slight deviations must be considered when removing and installing.

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Noise Insulation, Short Version
  1. Noise Insulation
    • -arrow a- points in the direction of travel
    • Removing:
      • Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.
      • Pull the noise insulation toward the rear out of the lock carrier mounts.
    • Installing:
      • Push the noise insulation in the direction of -arrow b- into the lock carrier mounts.
      • Tighten the bolts -2 and 3-.
  2. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 1
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 6

Impact Guard

Volswagen Tiguan. Impact Guard
  1. Impact Guard
  2. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 20 N·m
    • Quantity: 2
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 6
  4. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 20 N·m
    • Quantity: 3
  5. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: 35 N·m.
    • Quantity: 2
  6. Crossbrace
  7. Expanding Nut
    • For mounting the bumper

Underbody Panel

Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-

Overview - Underbody Trim Panels

Note

The illustration shows the right side. The left side is identical.

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Underbody Trim Panels
  1. Underbody Panel
    • The -arrow- points in the direction of travel
    • Removing:
      • Remove the nuts -2- from the threaded pins.
    • Removing:
      • Tighten the nuts -2- on the threaded pins.
  2. Nut
    • Tightening specification: 2 N·m
    • Quantity: 8

Bulkhead

Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
  • Cartridge Heater -VAG1939-
  • Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-

Materials

One-Part Window Adhesive DH 009 100 03.
Activator D 181 801 A1
Glass Primer/Paint Primer D 009 200 02.
Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.
Primer applicator D 009 500 25.

Overview - Bulkhead

Note

The bulkhead -1- is bolted and also bonded in with PUR adhesive sealing material -3-.

Volswagen Tiguan. Overview - Bulkhead
  1. Bulkhead
    • Removing:
      • After unscrewing of bolts -2-, cut through adhesive bead using workshop tools.
  2. Bolt
    • Quantity: 10
    • Tightening specification: 25 N·m
  3. PUR Adhesive Sealant
    • -DH 009 100 03-
    • Bead diameter: -Height a- = 10 mm, -Width b- = 8 mm
    • Minimum Curing Time.

Crossbrace

Volswagen Tiguan. Crossbrace
  1. Crossbrace
  2. Nut
    • Tightening specification: 20 N·m
    • Quantity: 4

Special Tools

Volswagen Tiguan. Special Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
  • Grindstone Holder -VAG1939-
  • Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-
  • Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Volswagen Tiguan. Special tools and workshop equipment required

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