Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual / Do it yourself / Changing a wheel / Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Fig. 194 Lift points for the jack.

Fig. 195 Jack in position at the left rear lift point.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒

Introduction to the subject

The jack must be positioned at one of the four lift points marked on the vehicle body (2 on each side as shown in ⇒ Fig. 194 ). You must use the lift point closest to the wheel being changed ⇒ .

The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at 1 of the 4 jack lift points.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 192 Changing a wheel: Loosening wheel bolts. Fig. 193 Changing a wheel: Tire valve ① and installation points for the anti-theft wheel bolt ② or ③. Read and follow the introductory inf ...

Checklist

For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed ⇒ : Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting the vehicle. Switch off the engi ...

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