I got hold of a fairly cheap Tiguan mk2 towbar from a wrecker recently, and though it would be an easy fit. I've read that there's no difference between towbars for the Allspace vs non-Allspace, and this towbar is from a non-Allspace. It appears to be a factory fitted on though, and seems to replace the rear bumper reinforcement because the crossbar sits much higher than on dealer fitted and aftermarket towbars. Because of this it needs to have an opening where the rear bumper reinforcement usually is attached, so I'm wondering if someone has some ideas about if this one can be made to fit at all?


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Ok, I guess the difference might just be that the one I've got is meant to sit inside the frame rails that the impact bar is attached to, instead of outside as most of the aftermarket towbars I've seen? I've haven't been able to confirm this as I've had trouble getting the bumper off; I'm a bit concerned about using too much force.
That google docs page was handy, thx for the link.Last edited by iampivot; 24-09-2020, 01:28 AM.132TSI Tiguan Allspace
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Originally posted by iampivot View PostOk, I guess the difference might just be that the one I've got is meant to sit inside the frame rails that the impact bar is attached to, instead of outside as most of the aftermarket towbars I've seen? I've haven't been able to confirm this as I've had trouble getting the bumper off; I'm a bit concerned about using too much force.
That google docs page was handy, thx for the link.
Remove the inner guard cover around the plastic grey trim. There are couple of screws there. and couple underneath.
Unclip the plastic wheel trim to just above the section where the Bumper and bodywork join.
Undo 4 plastic screw/clips underneath the bumper bar that join the bar to the bodywork.
The rest is you being careful with the plastic wedge undoing the barb type clips along the bodywork.
The section long the rear hatch opening is just pushed in.
I have trial fitted the towbar from 5 seater to my Allspace and it fits. But decided not to go ahead with fitting as we have another tow vehicle.
Now I have a spare VW towbar kit sitting at home with wiring ...
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I removed a factory fitted towbar from my Mk6 Golf GTI and re-fitted it to a Mk6 TSI Golf. The towbar replaces the crash beam (as mentioned by someone else above) and the legs of the towbar went inside the chassis rails and had 2x large bolts on either side to secure it.
Refer some pics here that might help you - this was the re-install of the Mk6 TSI Golf: https://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums...ml#post1281537
Obviously the Mk6 Golf is a different car to the Tiguan, but no doubt the basics are similar and thought the pics might be of some help to you.Last edited by Lucas_R; 24-09-2020, 11:39 AM.
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Originally posted by tek199 View PostRemove tail lights.
Remove the inner guard cover around the plastic grey trim. There are couple of screws there. and couple underneath.
Unclip the plastic wheel trim to just above the section where the Bumper and bodywork join.
Undo 4 plastic screw/clips underneath the bumper bar that join the bar to the bodywork.
The rest is you being careful with the plastic wedge undoing the barb type clips along the bodywork.
The section long the rear hatch opening is just pushed in.
I have trial fitted the towbar from 5 seater to my Allspace and it fits. But decided not to go ahead with fitting as we have another tow vehicle.
Now I have a spare VW towbar kit sitting at home with wiring ...
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Got the bumper off in the end, I think it was the four plastic screws that fooled me into thinking there must be screws elsewhere since it felt much more rigid before they came out. The amount of dirt that accumulates inside the bumper is quite bad btw. The allspace already comes with the bracing bar that goes above the tyre when a towbar is fitted.
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Just a few more questions; it came with bolts, but the washers were a bit lacking. Just wondering if i need to put both a large washer and a compression washer on each side of the rear bolts, and I assume the front bolts (which didn't come with any washers), should really have a large washer and a compression washer. Also, I've seen somewhere that the bolts needs to be tightened to 53nm or so.
And I'm having a hard time getting off the left inside of the boot to access the cabling. Is there a tip on how to remove the plastic bottom pocket? I've remove one screw and one bolt but it still seems stuck.
Lastly, I assume the cables goes through a hole on the left rear bottom side? I can't really confirm it until I get to that point inside.
Last edited by iampivot; 24-09-2020, 12:46 PM.132TSI Tiguan Allspace
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I found these instructions btw; Hitch Install P2 001 | Brian Wilson | Flickr
A bit concerning is the warning to not install this kit on a 7 seater Allspace. I'm wondering if this is simply a warning to not tow anything when anyone are in the rear seats, or if there's another kit for the 7 seater Allspace?132TSI Tiguan Allspace
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Is your bar the same part number?
I have the instruction to fit 5NA092136 bar. it looks a little different. Shorter arms that connect to the subframe.
5NA092136 Installation Its listed as a part number for Tiguan Allspace 5N 2018- and Tiguan AD1 2016-
Interestingly. On the us parts website Trailer hitch kit lists part number 5NN092135 as the 5/7 seat models. nad 5NA09135 as for 5 seaters only. (I think USA had LWB 5 and 7 seaters).
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Just wanted to make sure they're the right specs. Btw, I guess the rearmost seatrow has to come out in order to get to the cabling. Found this image Euro Car Upgrades added a new photo — at... - Euro Car Upgrades | Facebook132TSI Tiguan Allspace
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