With 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 09A Removing

Starter, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required







- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 N.m)







- VAG 1332 Torque wrench (or equivalent 40 - 200 Nm)

Starter (vehicles With 5-speed Automatic Transmission 09A), Removing

- Remove engine cover.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap from battery negative post







- Remove intake hose -1-, electrical connection -2- and hose -3- from Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
- Remove screws -4- and -5- and remove complete air filter assembly.


NOTE: Starter can be removed without prior removal of battery and battery mounting. For clarity, the following illustrations show the battery removed.







- Remove bracket -arrow- from transmission.
- Ensure transmission selector is in "Park" and lever shifter cable end -1- from shifter lever -4- using screwdriver.
- Unclip shifter cable from holder -3- lift out shifter cable and set aside.


CAUTION!
- Do not remove screw -2-.
- Do not kink shifter cable







- Pull off plastic cap -1- from solenoid.







- Remove nut (13 Nm) at solenoid terminal 30 and remove cable -1-.
- Disconnect electrical connection at starter terminal 50 -2-.







- Remove screw -1- and bolt -2-
- Lift starter up and out from transmission.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note all tightening torques specified in removal procedure.