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Tiguan Cold air intake Install Guide

Your Tiguan

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+5–15 whp (est.)
Medium$300–$4501–2 hrs
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Why do it

Pulls cooler air for more power and more turbo sound.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock intake

    • Unplug the sensor and lift out the airbox.
    Watch this step (DadWagon, on a Tiguan) (2:08–3:24)

  2. Swap the sensor housing

    • Move the mass airflow sensor to the new housing.
    Watch this step (3:24–3:58)

  3. Fit the bracket

    • Fit the bracket and secondary air parts.
    Watch this step (4:08–5:11)

  4. Fit the filter

    • Connect the filter and the sensor.
    Watch this step (5:11–6:05)

  5. Build the airbox

    • Assemble the new airbox.
    Watch this step (MQB Tiggy, on an MQB Tiguan) (1:11–2:05)

  6. Remove the stock intake

    • Take out the factory parts.
    Watch this step (2:05–5:12)

  7. Install the new intake

    • Fit the new pipes and box.
    Watch this step (5:12–9:03)

  8. Fit the sensor and filter

    • Finish up.
    Watch this step (9:03–11:39)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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