Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Component Overview

Overview - Wheel

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.

12. Hub Cap
    • Removing and Installing.

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.

8. 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.
9. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
   • Note assembly instructions.
   • Operating.
10. Adapter for the Anti-Theft Lockable Wheel Bolt
    • Place on wheel bolt.
11. Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt Cap
12. Wheel Bolt Cap
13. Wheel Bolts

Note

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

• Note assembly instructions

14. Hub Cap
    • Removing and Installing.