Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.6 TDI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.5 TSI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.5 TSI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.5 TSI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI R 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 eHybrid … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for TIGUAN (AD1) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Mounting, stabilizer coupling rod

        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion Petrol (180 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion Diesel (190 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI 4motion Diesel (240 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI 4motion Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for VW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TDI Diesel (115 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW TIGUAN (AD1). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW TIGUAN (AD1) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – VW TIGUAN (AD1) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TIGUAN (AD1)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 12

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.

Step 17

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW TIGUAN (AD1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW TIGUAN (AD1)
Step 20

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 21

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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