Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Removal and Installation

CAUTION!
Disconnect the Battery (A) before working on the electrical system. Refer to => [ Battery A, Disconnecting and Connecting ] .

• Get the radio anti-theft code before disconnecting the Battery (A)

• After connecting the Battery (A), check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.

=> [ Starter, 4-Cylinder Gasoline and Diesel ]

Starter, 4-Cylinder Gasoline and Diesel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (VAG 1331)

• Torque Wrench (VAG 1332)

Removing Noise Insulation (Diesel Engine)

- Install the 4 screws on the right and left sides, then the 2 screws on the back.





- Remove the noise insulation downward.

Removing Noise Insulation (Gasoline Engine)

- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Remove the noise insulation downward.

Removing Noise Insulation On Transmission Side

- Remove bolt - 2 -.





- Remove the lock washers - 1 -.

- Remove the noise insulation - 3 -.

• Do not use the lock washers again. Replace them each time the cover is removed.

• Get the radio anti-theft code before disconnecting the Battery (A)

• After connecting the Battery (A), check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.

Removing

- Remove the screw - right arrow - from the power steering pressure line bracket.





- Remove Battery (A). Refer to => [ 4-Cylinder Engine, Gasoline and Diesel ] .

- Remove the screws - arrows - and remove the battery tray.





- Disconnect the connector - 1 - and remove it from the retainer.





- Disconnect the connector - 2 - from terminal 50.

- Disconnect the terminal 30 wire - 3 - on the solenoid switch.

- Remove harness from harness guide.

- Remove harness guide.

- Remove the coolant hose bracket - 1 -.





- Remove screws - arrows -.

- Remove the Starter (B).

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.







Tightening specifications