Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
Vehicles with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System
Continuation for All Vehicles
Caution
If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:
These points must be observed since performing these actions could cause irreparable damage.
Note
Be careful not to overstretch the electric wiring for the steering.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Note
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
If the steering wheel is still crooked after using the Locating Pins -T10096- then an axle alignment is necessary. In this case the record it in the vehicles axle alignment log.
Tightening Specifications
Component | Tightening Specification |
Mounting bracket to body
|
70 Nm + 180º |
Stabilizer bar to
coupling rod
|
65 Nm |
Universal joint to
steering gear
|
30 Nm |
Exhaust system bracket to subframe |
Tightening Specifications, Subframe to Body
Bolt | Tightening Specification |
M12 x 1.5 x 90
|
70 Nm + 180º |
M12 x 1.5 x 100
|
70 Nm + 180º |
M12 x 1.5 x 110
|
70 Nm + 90º |
Tightening Specifications, Pendulum Support to the Transmission
Bolt | Tightening Specification |
M10 x 35
|
50 Nm + 90º |
M10 x 75
|
50 Nm + 90º |
M12 x 1.5 x 85
|
60 Nm + 90º |
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts: Crash Sensors
Tools
Required Special Tools and Testing Equipment
Pop Rivet Nut Pliers -VAS5072A-
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283-, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
The Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283- in installed in the engine
compartment above the l ...