Get Wheels and tires -> Wheel change Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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Do not continue driving!

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System temporarily. If there is a malfunction,

the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However, the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style

changes.

Wheel change

Introduction

Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the necessary procedures and you have the

necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

The vehicle jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing one wheel that has a damaged tire and must be replaced. If both tires on one side of the

vehicle, both tires on one axle, or all tires are damaged, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.

1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofe r.

3. Take out the spare wheel ⇒ Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel .

4. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Cover s, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Cap s.

5. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

6. Jack up the car ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack .

7. Remove the damaged wheel and ﬁt the spare wheel or compact spare wheel ⇒ Changing a whee l.

WARNING

It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.

If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.

Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving trafﬁc.

Always switch off the engine and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally.

Set the electronic parking brake.

Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away from moving trafﬁc.

Switch on the emergency ﬂashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.

Only jack up the vehicle on level, ﬁrm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface

under the jack.

If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to prevent the jack from slipping.

Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.

After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque wrench that is functioning correctly.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately after a wheel is changed ⇒ How the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Checklist

Always perform the following steps in the speciﬁed order to prepare for a wheel change

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1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving trafﬁc. Observe all important information on parking when doing so ⇒ Parking. The ground must be level and ﬁrm

Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface under the vehicle jack.

2. Switch on the emergency ﬂashers ⇒ Center console.

3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from trafﬁc and move to a safe area, such as behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulation

regarding wearing a reﬂective vest.

4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the wheels are not pointing straight forward.

6. Block the tire that is diagonal from the one you will be changing with a stone, chocks, or another suitable object.

7. In trailer mode: Disconnect the trailer from the towing vehicle and park it ⇒ Trailer towing.

8. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.

9. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofe r.

10. Remove the collapsible spare wheel, full-size spare wheel or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit from the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

Observe the general safety precautions.

Removing and installing the subwoofer

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The subwoofer must be removed before the spare wheel can be removed.

Removing and ﬁtting the subwoofer (variant 1)

Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: removing the subwoofer (version 1).

Removing the subwoofer

1. For the seven-seater: Adjust the third row seat forward or backwards and fold the rear seat backrest forward ⇒ Folding the third row seat into the cargo ﬂoor

position.

2. Open the trunk lid.

3. Remove the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

4. If present, lift up and remove the carpet.

5. For the seven-seater: Lift the third row seat with the loops on the seat frame in the luggage compartment until it clicks into place.

6. To release the connector, press the ﬁg. 213 lugs together (arrows

).

7. Remove the connector ﬁg. 213 in the direction of the arrow and set the removed wire to the side.

8. Unscrew the handwheel ﬁg. 213 in the direction of the arrow.

9. Lift the subwoofer out carefully.

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Installing the subwoofer:

1. Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim well. The point of the “FRONT” arrow symbol on the subwoofer must face forward.

2. Push the connector ﬁg. 213 in until you hear it click into place.

3. Turn the handwheel ﬁg. 213 on the threaded pin in the opposite direction to the arrow until the subwoofer is securely fastened.

4. Place the carpet (if there is one) in the luggage compartment.

5. Reinsert the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

6. For the seven-seater: Lower the third row seat and fold the rear seat backrest to the rear.

7. Close the trunk lid.

Removing and ﬁtting the subwoofer (variant 2)

Fig. 214 In the luggage compartment: removing the subwoofer (version 2).

Removing the subwoofer:

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Lift the variable luggage compartment ﬂoor until it can be held by the side retainers.

3. Unscrew the handwheel ﬁg. 214 in the direction of the arrow.

4. To release the connector, press the locking mechanism on the end of the connector ﬁg. 214.

5. Remove the connector in the direction of the arrow and set the removed wire to the side.

6. Lift the subwoofer out carefully.

Installing the subwoofer:

1. Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim well. The point of the “FRONT” ﬁg. 214 arrow symbol on the subwoofer must face forward

2. Connect the connector until the lock ﬁg. 214 latches into place.

3. Turn the handwheel ﬁg. 214 on the threaded pin in the opposite direction to the arrow until the subwoofer is securely fastened.

4. Place the variable luggage compartment ﬂoor on the ﬂoor cover.

5. Close the trunk lid.

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

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Fig. 215 In the luggage compartment: handle to secure the compact spare wheel.

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

1. For the seven-seater: Adjust the third row seat forward or backwards and fold the rear seat backrest forward.

2. Open the trunk lid.

3. Take the luggage compartment ﬂoor out of the luggage compartment.

4. If present, lift up and remove the carpet.

5. For the seven-seater: Lift the third row seat with the loops on the seat frame in the luggage compartment until the third row seat clicks into place.

6. Remove the vehicle tool kit with the container.

7. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofe r.

8. Remove the locking wedge ﬁg. 215

upward.

9. Turn the handwheel in the center of the spare wheel ﬁg. 215

all the way counterclockwise.

10. Remove the spare wheel, collapsible spare wheel, or compact spare wheel.

Stowing the removed tire

1. For the seven-seater: Adjust the third row seat forward or backwards and fold the rear seat backrest forward ⇒ Folding the third row seat into the cargo ﬂoor

position.

2. For the seven-seater: Lift the third row seat with the loops on the seat frame in the luggage compartment until the third row seat clicks into place.

3. If the removed wheel ﬁts in the spare wheel well: place the removed wheel with the front of the rim facing down into the spare wheel well so that the center hole

on the rim is directly above the hole or the threaded pin.

If the removed wheel does not ﬁt in the spare wheel well, the wheel must be securely stowed in the luggage compartment on the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

4. Turn the handwheel clockwise on the threaded pin until the removed wheel is securely fastened.

5. Position the locking wedge ﬁg. 215

in the slot on the threaded pin so that the handwheel cannot turn.

6. Place the vehicle tool kit back in the container and stow it in the luggage compartment.

7. Place the carpet (if there is one) in the luggage compartment.

8. Reinsert the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

9. For the seven-seater: Lower the third row seat and fold the rear seat backrest to the rear.

10. Close the trunk lid.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular tires

If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels, then the spare wheel must only be used in the event of a vehicle breakdown and only for a short period of

time ⇒

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Note the driver information:

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains.

After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

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The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel must be checked every time the tire pressure of the regular wheels is taken, or at least once a month.

The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel when the tires are cold must correspond to the details on the tire pressure label ⇒ Checking the tire

pressure

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel can result in loss of vehicle control, serious accidents or death.

Never use the spare wheel or compact spare wheel if it is damaged or if it is worn down to the wear indicator.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels or you are using a compact spare wheel, never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Some vehicles may be equipped with a compact spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The compact spare wheel can be identiﬁed by a label stating

“80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This label indicates the permitted maximum speed at which the tire may be driven. Do not cover the sticker while the wheel is in

use.

Never drive more than 200 km (125 miles) with a temporary compact spare wheel ﬁtted to the drive axle.

Avoid hard acceleration, hard braking, and driving fast around curves.

Replace the compact spare wheel as soon as possible with a regular wheel. The spare wheel is only intended for short-term use.

Always secure the compact spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.

Never drive with more than one compact spare wheel.

Never drive with more than one spare wheel that differs from the regular tires.

After mounting the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.

Never mount a compact spare wheel on the rear axle when in trailer mode ⇒ Trailer towing.

Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing wheel hub covers

Fig. 216 Remove the wheel hub cover.

The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.

2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.

3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench for removal ﬁg. 216.

Installing the full wheel cover

1. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entire outer edge of the cover is secured.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

Do not use damaged hubcaps.

Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are

retroﬁtted. An insufﬁcient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase signiﬁcantly.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Check whether the cut-out for the tire valve in the wheel hub cover is in the right position.

Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

NOTICE

The wheel hub cover might be screwed on tightly and may be damaged if it is pulled off.

Do not use force to remove tightly screwed wheel hub covers.

Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing the Caps

Fig. 217 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.

The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.

2. Insert the extraction hook into the opening in the cap.

3. Remove the cap with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 217.

Putting on Caps

1. Push the cap all the way onto the wheel bolts.

Loosening wheel bolts

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

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Fig. 218 Changing a tire: loosening the wheel bolts.

Use a suitable lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts.

Only loosen the wheel bolts a few turns while the vehicle is not raised with the vehicle jack.

1. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the wheel bolt.

2. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise

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.

If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto the vehicle firmly while doing this and make sure

you have secure footing.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are removed or loosened by more than one rotation before the vehicle is jacked up, the wheel could fall off and the vehicle might tip.

This can result in serious injuries.

Only loosen the wheel bolts about one turn while the vehicle is not lifted with the jack.

Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle while you loosen the wheel bolts.

Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Lift points

Fig. 219 Lift points for the vehicle jack (general example).

The vehicle jack must only be positioned at the reinforced areas on the underbody that are located behind the markings on the vehicle body ﬁg. 219. Always use

the lift point that is nearest to the wheel you are changing ⇒

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Positioning the vehicle jack

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Fig. 220 Correct jack setup.

Fig. 221 Jack is positioned on the left side of the vehicle at the rear.

Checklist

For your own safety, follow the points below in the order they are given ⇒

:

1. Position the hand crank in the mount on the jack.

2. Find the vehicle lift point ﬁg. 219 under the vehicle that is closest to the wheel you will be changing.

3. Crank the jack upward so that it is still positioned under the vehicle lift point.

4. Make sure the entire base of the jack is seated securely on the ground and that the base of the jack is located exactly directly below the lift point ﬁg. 220 and

ﬁg. 221.

5. Straighten the jack and continue cranking the claw on the top of the jack upward until the claw is positioned on the jacking point under the vehicle ﬁg. 221.

6. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the ground.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

Observe the general safety precautions.

WARNING

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Using the vehicle jack incorrectly can result in the vehicle slipping from the jack and cause serious or fatal injuries.

Never raise the vehicle if more than one tire is damaged.

Never jack up the vehicle when the engine is running.

Never allow the engine to be started if the vehicle is raised. Engine vibrations could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.

Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must ﬁrmly grip the sill ﬁg. 221.

Only use jacks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other vehicle jacks, including those approved for other Volkswagen models, could slip.

Only jack up the vehicle on level, ﬁrm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface

under the jack.

If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to prevent the jack from slipping.

Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. If you must work underneath the vehicle,

additionally support the vehicle securely with suitable stands.

Changing a wheel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing a wheel

Fig. 222 Wheel change: removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.

1. Follow the checklist ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

3. Raise the vehicle ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack .

4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench ﬁg. 222 and place the bolts on a clean surface.

5. Remove the wheel.

Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel

1. Note the running direction of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations.

2. Position the wheel.

3. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.

4. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

5. Tighten all wheel bolts securely clockwise using the lug wrench ⇒

. Do not go in order around the wheel while doing this, but rather always switch to a

wheel bolt on the opposite side.

6. Fit the caps or hubcap ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Cover s, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Cap s.

After a wheel change

1. Clean the vehicle tool kit and place it back in the foam piece in the luggage compartment.

2. Stow the old wheel securely in the luggage compartment.

3. Get the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

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Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

4. Get the damaged tires replaced as soon as possible.

Wheel bolt tightening speciﬁcation

Tightening speciﬁcation for wheel bolts in steel and aluminum alloy rims:

140 Nm (103 ft-lbs).

Wheel bolts that are corroded and difﬁcult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before checking the tightening torque.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.

Check the tightening torque using a functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the speciﬁcation, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could come loose while driving. Exceeding the

tightening speciﬁcation could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then

have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the speciﬁcation, they could become loose while driving.

Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

WARNING

Incorrect wheel bolts can loosen while driving and cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents, and fatal injuries.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never use different wheel bolts.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may indicate a system malfunction after a wheel is changed ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System.

Tire characteristics

Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations

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