Fig. 183 Removing the selector gate cover.
Fig. 184 Releasing the selector lever lock.
If the power supply fails (due to a dead vehicle battery, for example) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the emergency release must be used to move the selector lever to N (Neutral).
The emergency release is located under the selector gate cover on the right side when viewed in driving direction. You will need a tool like a screwdriver to release the selector lever lock.
Preparations
Removing the selector gate cover
Emergency release for the selector lever
Warning
Even with the selector lever is in N (Neutral), the automatic transmission will be damaged if the vehicle is towed (or you let it coast) for an extended period or at high speed with the engine shut off.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Real Final Drive, Differential: Differential
Overview - Differential
Overview - Differential, Front Wheel Drive
Note
To install, heat the bearing inner races/tapered roller bearing to
approximately 100 ºC (212 ºF) with Inductive Heater -VAS6414-. Wear
protective gloves.
Replace both tapered roller bearings together.
Adjust the differ ...