Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TFSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TFSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TFSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for TIGUAN (5N_) and other VW models
How to change Shock absorber on Tiguan Mk1 2.0 TDI 4motion – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Shock absorber
How to change Suspension Strut on Tiguan Mk1 2.0 TDI 4motion – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
Drive socket # 27
XZN socket bit # 6
XZN socket bit # 14
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW TIGUAN (5N_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille.
  3. Step 5
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    Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 9
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 10
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW TIGUAN (5N_)
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 13
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  12. Step 16
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    Clean the brake hose bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 17
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #10.
  14. Step 18
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 20
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 21
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 23
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
  20. Step 24
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 25
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  23. Step 27
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  24. Step 28
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  25. Step 29
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW TIGUAN (5N_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  26. Step 30
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  27. Step 31
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Professionals recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  28. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  29. Step 33
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 34
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  31. Step 35
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  32. Step 36
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    Release the coil spring.
  33. Step 37
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    Remove the spring.
  34. Step 38
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  35. Step 39
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  36. Step 40
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  37. Step 41
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  38. Step 42
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    Compress the spring.
  39. Step 43
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  40. Step 44
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  41. Step 45
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – VW TIGUAN (5N_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  42. Step 46
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  43. Step 47
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    Decompress the spring.
  44. Step 48
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  45. Step 49
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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