4.2L (AXQ)

Starter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Shop Crane (VAS 6100)

• Lifting Tackle (3033)

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always perform the work procedure as described in the repair manual. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting. Not adhering to sequence will result in the deactivation of Main Battery Switch -E74- and subsequent damage to electrical system components.

Removal

- Remove the engine. Refer to => Engine Mechanical,
Fuel Injection and Ignition 10 Removal and Installation.

- Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to => Engine
Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition 26 Removal and Installation.

- Remove bolt - 1 -.

- Unclip cable harness - 2 - and remove cable retainer - 3 - from mounting.

- Remove nut - arrow - from engine mount.

- Remove screws - arrows -.

- Hook the (3033) on right cylinder head (toothed belt side) and on left cylinder head (flywheel side).

- Hook the (3033) into the (VAS 6100).

- Lift the engine with the (VAS 6100).

- Remove engine mount.

- Remove three bolts for engine mount bracket at engine block.

- Remove engine bracket.

- Remove protective caps - arrows -.

- Remove nut at terminal 50 - 1 - and nut at positive (B+) terminal - 2 - and remove cables from solenoid.

Screw connections on magnetic switch can twist.

The solenoid switch can be damaged.

When removing and installing nuts at positive terminal and terminal 50, counterhold the threaded connection at the solenoid switch using an open-end wrench.

- Set the wires aside.

- Remove the lower bolt for the starter - arrow - on the engine side.

- Remove the upper bolt for the starter - arrow - on the transmission side.

- Remove starter.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the fasteners to the specification shown in => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Starter ] [1][2]Specifications.