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Technical Tip
46-19-01TT - Front Brake Pad Installation Tip
Transaction No:
2053737/2
Release date:
3/9/2023
Condition
ATTENTION:
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TECH TIPS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH WARRANTY CLAIMING.
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
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VIN Range From
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Tiguan LWB
2018-2023
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2053737/2
3/9/23
46-19-01TT
Update to model year
applicability.
2053737/1
1/25/19
46-19-01TT
Original publication.
Technical Background
Proper front brake pad installation orientation.
Service
2018-2019 Tiguan
When installing front brakes pads, note that the inboard and outboard pads have specific locations. Please see the
photo for installation orientation of the brake pads. As shown, the outer pads will have “AN” on the corners and the
inner pads are marked “AP” for the left and “AO” for the right (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
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Technical Tip
46-19-01TT - Front Brake Pad Installation Tip
Transaction No:
2053737/2
Release date:
3/9/2023
2020-2023 Tiguan
When installing front brakes pads, note that the inboard and outboard pads have specific locations. Please see the
photo for installation orientation of the brake pads. As shown, the outer pads will have “AT” on the corners and the
inner pads are marked “AV” for the left and “AU” for the right (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
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