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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2016TIGUAN R-LINE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM45 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONABS CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC UNITREMOVING

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWD

Abs Control Module And Hydraulic Unit: Removing

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, AWDSECTION Removing

Component location:

The control module is bolted to the hydraulic unit and is located at the left of the engine compartment under the battery carrier.

WARNING:

Do not bend the brake lines near the hydraulic unit.

-- Read and note the present control module coding.

-- On vehicles with a coded radio, note the code. Retrieve it if necessary.

-- Disconnect battery [For transmission(s) 0A6,09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6,09M] [For engine(s) CCTA] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove battery and the battery carrier. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6,09M] Removal and Installation .

-- Open the cable guide, remove both wiring harnesses and set aside.

-- Remove the cable guide from the console.

-- Press the red securing clip down in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Pressing Down Red Securing Clip In Direction Of -Arrow-

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-- Disengage connector from control module in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector From Control Module To Remove In Direction Of -Arrow-

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-- Install the Brake Pedal ActuatorV.A.G 1869/2.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left front brake caliper bleed valve.

Fig 4: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left rear brake caliper bleed valve.

Fig 5: Identifying V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Depress the brake pedal at least 60 mm using the Brake Pedal Actuator V.A.G 1869/2.

-- Close left front and left rear bleeder valves.

-- Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator V.A.G 1869/2.

-- Place sufficient lint-free cloths under the control module and hydraulic unit.

Make sure that brake fluid does not come in contact with the terminals.

-- First mark both brake lines from the brake master cylinder and remove them.

-- Seal brake lines and threaded holes immediately with sealing plugs from Repair Set 1H0 698 311 A.

-- Mark, unfasten and plug the remaining brake lines (brake calipers).

-- Lift the hydraulic unit with control module up and out of the dampers -arrow-.

Fig 6: Lifting Hydraulic Unit With Control Module Up And Out Of Dampers -Arrow-

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.