Removing and installing left reversing light X1 and right reversing light X2 — VW
Removing and installing left reversing light X1 and right reversing light X2 on VW: 7 steps, 2 torque figures.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft) | Tighten securing bolts (4) |
| 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft) | Tighten securing screws (4) |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
- Remove rear bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Rear bumper cover.
- Release connector (1) and pull off.
- Unclip wire from wire guide (2).
- Undo the two securing screws (4) and remove reversing light(3) from bumper cover.
- Tighten securing screws (4) to 3 Nm. — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
- Check operation of reversing light.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.