Owners manual

BX3832
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Installation Instructions
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE installing the fascia.
16. Attach the permanent baseplate safety
cables to the provided convenience link on
the baseplate (white arrow).The photo above
shows the recommended installation of the
permanent baseplate safety cables to frame
of the vehicle (gray arrow). If the vehicle
has additional options, not shown above,
which interfere with mounting the permanent
baseplate safety cables, secure the cable
to a solid piece of the vehicle’s frame as
described in the instructions included with the
permanent baseplate safety cables.
15. Optional: To install a breakaway switch use
a 1/4” drill bit to make a hole 1” from the
driver’s side inside n on the top radiator
mounting. Attach the breakaway bracket
with a 1/4”-20 x 3/4” hex bolt and a 1/4” hex
nylon nut (white arrow). Attach the breakaway
switch to the bracket with a 1/4”-20 x 3/4” hex
bolt with a 1/4” hex nylon nut (gray arrow).
Tighten all bolts with Loctite Red.
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19. Reinstall the fascia using the existing bolts
and push pins. Make sure all bolts have
been tightened with Loctite Red and that all
electrical and uid lines have been reinstalled
properly.
17. Align the fascia to its original position. Trim
the grill with a utility knife to allow access to
the removable tabs on both sides.
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18. Use a 1/2” drill bit, and drill a hole in the back
of the tail light. Put the wires through the
holes and silicone around it. Reinstall the
taillight. Do this on both sides.
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