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If you’ve been hearing a chirping, screeching or squealing sound coming from the engine bay of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) Volkswagen Tiguan SUV with the 2.0L TSI Turbo I4 engine and the serpentine accessory belt has never been replaced, you may need to change it. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

VW Tiguan Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

The headlight housings of a first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal and the DRL (daytime running lamp) / parking light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

The platinum tipped OEM spark plugs in a 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan should be replaced every 60,000 miles. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

VW Tiguan Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate door of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV (or upgrade them both to brighter LED units), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element for the 2.0 liter TSI turbocharged inline four cylinder motor in a 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) VW Tiguan SUV should be checked and cleaned at every oil change and replaced every 2-3 years or every 20,000 miles. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

The best place to start troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV is to check for a blown fuse in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible fuse types) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in your first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you are having difficulty seeing out of the front windshield window of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out reverse light bulb in the rear bumper cover of your 1st generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Reverse Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The tail light housings of a first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) VW Tiguan contain the brake, rear turn signal, rear side marker and parking light bulbs. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2009-2017 VW Tiguan Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide