Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Central Locking

Component Location Overview - Central Locking Components

1. Comfort System Central Control Module -J393-
   • Installed location: under the instrument panel on the front passenger side
   • Removing.
2. Connector Station
   • Component location: right A-pillar.
   • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector.
3. Front Passenger Door Control Module -J387-
   • Integrated in window regulator motor.
   • Removing.
4. Front Passenger Central Locking Lock Unit -F221-
   • Door lock is secured to subframe.
   • Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock.
   • Removing
5. Connector Station
   • Component location: right B-pillar
   • To disconnect the connector, loosen the boot at the pillar
6. Right Rear Door Control Module -J389-
   • Integrated in window regulator motor.
   • Removing.
7. Right Rear Central Locking Lock Unit -F223-
   • Door lock is secured to subframe.
   • Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock.
   • Removing.
8. Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V155-
   • Installed location: on the fuel filler door unit
9. Rear Lid Connector Station
   • Installed location: behind the luggage compartment trim panel on the left side
   • Removing and installing.
10. Release Button In Rear Lid Handle -E234-
11. Rear Lid Lock Unit -F256-
    • Component location: bolted to the rear lid
    • Removing and installing.
12. Left Rear Central Locking Lock Unit -F222-
    • Door lock is secured to subframe.
    • Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing.
13. Left Rear Door Control Module -J388-
    • Integrated in window regulator motor.
    • Removing.
14. Connector Station
    • Component location: left B-pillar
    • To disconnect the connector, loosen the boot at the pillar
15. Driver Central Locking Lock Unit -F220-
    • Door lock is secured to subframe.
    • Electrical central locking system is integrated in door lock.
    • Removing.
16. Driver Door Control Module -J386-
    • Integrated in window regulator motor.
    • Removing.
17. Central Window Regulator Switch In Driver Door -E189-
    • Component location: installed in the door trim panel.
    • Window regulator central switch, removing and installing.
18. Connector Station
    • Component location: left A-pillar
    • Loosen the boot on the pillar to disconnect the connector.
19. Engine Hood Contact Switch -F266-
    • Contact Switch, Removing and installing.
    • Component location: on the latch
    • Lid Latch, Removing and installing.
20. Alarm Horn -H12-
    • Component location: inside the plenum chamber
    • Removing.

Remote Control Key Battery, Foldable, Removing and Installing

1. Key with Variable Code Transponder
2. Radio Frequency Unit - Upper Section
   • Version also with 3 buttons
3. LED
   • This LED must blink when operating the remote control
   • If LED does not blink when remote control is operated, the battery is completely discharged and must be replaced:
4. Battery
   • Battery, removing.
   • Battery, installing.
5. Radio Frequency Unit - Lower Section

Removing

• Insert screwdriver in the slot between radio-frequency unit -1- and key -2-.
• Turn the screwdriver in the direction of the -arrow- to remove the radio frequency unit from the key.

• Press radio frequency unit -1- apart with key bit on key -2-.

• Use a screwdriver to unclip battery -1- out of holders -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Installing

Note

• Before installing the battery, one of the buttons must be pushed.
• This resets the radio-frequency unit, and it can now recognize the new battery.

Keep the correct polarity and position when installing the batteries.

• Place battery -1- in radio-frequency unit -2- with positive terminal downward (positive terminal is marked in housing).
• Press the battery lightly to secure it in the radio frequency unit.
• Install the cover on the radio frequency unit without damaging the seal.
• Then lock radio-frequency unit with key.

Keys, Adapting

The keys are adapting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

• Select "Guided Fault Finding" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
• Select "Function/Component Selection" using the GO TO button.

Special Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Wrench - Door Adjusting -3320-
• Joint for 3320 Tool -3320/1-
• Wrench - Door Adjusting - Box Wrench -3320/2-
• Wrench - Door Adjusting - Box Wrench -3320/3-
• Roller - 3356-
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
• Gauge - Gap Adjustment -3371-
• Cylinder Head Bolt Socket -3410-
• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
• Cylinder Head Bolt Socket -3410-
• Roller -3356-
• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
• Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
• Adhesive Strip Remover -VAS6349-

Lock Cylinder Housing

• Assembly Tool -T10389-