expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–).
First stage
Tighten by hand
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. See figure 2.
Second stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Third stage
90°90°90°
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside.
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–).
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 5
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–), Screws 1 – 5.
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws and seals must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws and seals must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Engine block closure screws
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 2750 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)
expand_moreBalance shaft module
First stage
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order.
expand_moreSecond stage
M7
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreBearing cap
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
expand_moreCenter
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLateral-fitting
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
expand_moreCenter
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLateral-fitting
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 7. Engine block, Main bearing, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–), Screws 1 – 10.
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_more15-screws variant
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more8-screws variant
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 5300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
Figure 8. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 5300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–).
Figure 9. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 5300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–).
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
At the gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
At the gearbox
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
On the engine block
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
expand_moreOil sump top part
Figure 10. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, 2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–), Oil sump top part.
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreOil sump top part
Figure 12. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–), Oil sump top part.
Figure 13. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–), Oil sump lower part.
expand_more2.0 TFSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2007.9–)
expand_moreTop
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
Second stage
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.
Third stage
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Fourth stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Bottom
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreTop
Figure 14. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, 2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–), Top.
1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.11–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 2750 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M12
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Tiguan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan generations
In 2011 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Tiguan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.