Renewing sealing cap: VW Tiguan I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

• Opens: gearbox oil
• Special tools named: puller

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• Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
2. Move selector lever to »P« position.
3. Remove front left wheel.
4. Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing front wheel housing liners.
5. Pierce centre of cap with a knife (1) and remove rubber coating around it. Diameter of opening is approx. 15 mm.

6. Pull sealing cap out of gearbox housing using internal puller 14 … 19 mm(B), e.g. Kukko 21/2, and counter support(A), e.g. Kukko 22/1.
7. Thoroughly clean sealing surface on gearbox housing with a lint-free cloth.
8. Using key T40297, drive new sealing cap into gearbox housing to stop. Take care not to cant sealing cap.
9. Check gear oil level .
10. Install front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
11. Install front left wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Changing wheels.

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