OEM Linking Pin: Volkswagen Tiguan Outer Quarter Panel

I-CAR · August 20, 2018 · Volkswagen

Summary

For the 2018 model year, Volkswagen produced two different Tiguan body styles (the new BW2 and the previous 5N2/Limited), each requiring a completely different body repair manual. Selecting the incorrect manual leads to improper repairs, such as incorrectly spot welding the door opening flange on the BW2 model instead of using the OEM-specified adhesive-only method.

What to do on the job

Always enter the vehicle's VIN into the Volkswagen Erwin website to identify the correct model code (BW2 vs. 5N2) and ensure you are using the correct body repair manual before performing quarter panel repairs.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the correct repair procedures and materials (such as adhesive-only bonding versus spot welding) on 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan outer quarter panels. It serves as evidence to insurers that the VIN must be run through Erwin to verify the specific model code (BW2 'MEX' vs. 5N2 'Limited') to prevent improper structural repairs.

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