Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Seam Sealing, Front Body
Note
- When repairing, seam sealing is to be replicated according to its
original conditions in appearance and layer thickness.
- Sealing seams near attachments to be installed must be applied smoothly
In order to avoid damage and malfunctions.
- Water drain holes must remain free.
- All threaded pins and weld nuts with M-threads, as well as all other
pins and contact surfaces for the assembly must be functional after the
sealant application.
- The sealing material cannot be applied on blank but rather on filled
surfaces.
Seam Sealing on the Left Side of the Engine Compartment
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
Seam Sealing on the Right Side of the Engine Compartment
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
Seam Sealing on the Right Side of the Engine Compartment
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
Seam Sealing on Left Front Wheel Housing
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
Seam Sealing on Right Front Wheel Housing
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
- Flat Seam Sealing
Seam Sealing in the A-Pillar Area
Left side shown, right side is a mirror image
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
- Smoothing the Seal
- The designated area must be smoothed after applying sealant.
Note
Make sure that the protected areas do not become uncovered when smoothing the
seam seal. Enough PVC layer must cover the panel.
Seam Sealing in the A-Pillar Reinforcement Area
Left side shown, right side is a mirror image
- Coarse Seam Sealing
- For coarse seam sealing, the projection must be a total 8 mm and a
height of 2 mm must be ensured.
Hood Seam Sealing
- Fine Seam Sealing
- For fine seam sealing, the projection of the sealant must be least 3
mm in diameter and a height of 0.5 mm must be ensured.
- Smoothing the Seal
- The designated area must be smoothed after applying sealant.
- Spreading the Seal
- After applying the sealant in the designated area it must be spread.
- Smoothing or Spreading is Permitted in the Marked Areas
Note
Make sure the protected areas do not become uncovered when
smoothing/spreading the seam seal. Enough PVC layer must cover the panel.
Note
When repairing, seam sealing is to be replicated according to its
original conditions in appearance and layer thickness.
Sealing seams near attachments to be installed must be applied smooth ...