Replacing number plate light bulb: VW Tiguan I
Step-by-step replacing number plate light bulb for the VW Tiguan I: 3 steps, 2 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to.
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)
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- A small silver coloured anti-dazzle strip (arrow) is fitted in number plate light lens. When installing the lens, always make sure that the anti-dazzle strip faces the bumper.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.2 Nm (0.9 lb-ft) | Tighten securing bolts |
| 1.2 Nm (0.9 lb-ft) | Tighten securing screws |
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
- Remove number plate light .
- Push contact plates in direction of arrow and remove bulb. [Note: A small silver coloured anti-dazzle strip (arrow) is fitted in number plate light lens. When installing the lens, always make sure that the anti-dazzle strip faces the bumper.]
- Tighten securing screws to 1.2 Nm. — 1.2 Nm (0.9 lb-ft)
🎬 Related video tutorial
Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (PASSAT B6) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.
How to change license plate light bulbs on VW PASSAT B6
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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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