2006 Volkswagen Touareg Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg covers a sport utility with three engine choices: 3.2L V6 and 4.2L V8 gasoline units, both naturally aspirated with twin overhead cams, alongside a 5.0L V10 turbodiesel using single overhead cams. It comes only as a 4-door sport utility, and the data lists five trims from Base through V8. Engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, drivetrain, brake, suspension, steering and electrical procedures are documented with their specifications and torque values.

Engines covered

• 3.2L V6 (195 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 4.2L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.0L V10 (300 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• TDI
• V6
• V6 Premium
• V8

Known issues on the 2006 Touareg. One recall is recorded for the 2006 Touareg: on certain gasoline-powered vehicles, the flange on the fuel filter could develop cracks and leak, which becomes a fire hazard if the fuel meets an ignition source. The fix was an inspection, with a new flange where cracks turned up and a protective cover otherwise. Owners lodged 37 complaints; Fuel/Propulsion System leads with 9, Electrical System follows with 7, and 1 complaint reported a fire. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are included for both the fuel system and the electrical system.