Topping up gear oil in bevel box — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

• Opens: engine oil

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• Do not open cooling system.
• Cover area under oil filler plug (arrow) with a cloth.
• If bevel box has been properly filled, oil will have run out at adapterVAS 6291/3.If no oil has run out, lower vehicle and perform filling procedure again.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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.

📐 5 workshop diagrams for BWS

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
2. Remove heat shield (A) for drive shaft (C), if fitted, (arrows 1)Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft.
3. If fitted, remove coolant pipes (B) from engine and bevel box (arrow 2)82Auxiliary heaters. [Note: Do not open cooling system.]
4. Use adapter for oil fillingVAS 6291 for refilling:
5. Route hose of charging device for Haldex coupling 2VAS 6291 through engine compartment.

6. In vehicles with particulate filter (A), guide hose of charging device for Haldex coupling 2VAS 6291 to right past particulate filter. [Note: Cover area under oil filler plug (arrow) with a cloth.]
7. Place drip tray underneath.
8. Remove oil filler plug (arrow) from bevel box.
9. Separate adapterVAS 6291/3 from elbow.
10. Screw adapter in to stop.
11. Engage elbow in adapter.
12. Valve (arrow) is closed.
13. Screw oil reservoir (A) onto charging device for Haldex coupling 2VAS 6291.
14. Now, open valve (arrow) and hold oil reservoir as shown in illustration.
15. Raise vehicle after a few minutes. [Note: If bevel box has been properly filled, oil will have run out at adapterVAS 6291/3.If no oil has run out, lower vehicle and perform filling procedure again.]
16. Raise vehicle.
17. If oil has run out at adapter, set oil reservoir aside (e.g. on a tool cart).
18. When no more oil flows back, remove filler device.
19. Note that there is still oil in the hose of the charging device for Haldex coupling 2VAS 6291.
20. Unscrew adapter.
21. Screw in »existing« oil drain plug and tighten slightly.
22. Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
23. Turn off engine and remove plug from oil filler hole.
24. Check oil level, if necessary top up gear oil again to lower edge of filler hole.
25. Screw in oil filler plug (arrow) and tighten it .
26. If removed, fit coolant pipes (B) onto centre hex studs on bevel box and install them on engine (arrow 2)82Auxiliary heaters.
27. Install heat shield (A) for drive shaft (C)(arrows 1)Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft.

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