Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 2.0 TDI, VW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI … View more

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Coil spring

Replacement: coil springs – VW TIGUAN (5N_). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – VW TIGUAN (5N_). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear 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:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

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

Raise the rear 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 (5N_)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 11

Remove the spring.
Step 12

Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 14

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 16

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 17

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 18

Tighten the lower arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 19

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW TIGUAN (5N_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 20

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW TIGUAN (5N_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW TIGUAN (5N_)
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 26

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 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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