2.0L TDI Manual

Starter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Spring-type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024)

Removal

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Pull off engine cover upward - arrows -.






- Disconnect harness connector - 1 -, loosen spring-type clamp - 2 - using (VAS 5024) and disconnect vacuum hose - 3 -.






- Remove mounting bolt for air filter housing - arrow -.






- Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove cover.






- Disconnect hose - arrow - from air filter housing and remove it.






- Pull off air filter housing upward out of brackets and remove it.

- Slide the cap off the solenoid switch in - direction of arrow -.






- Remove positive wire - 1 - and disconnect harness connector of terminal 50 - 2 -.






- Remove upper mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.






- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove nut - 1 - from lower mounting bolt of starter.






- Remove wire retainer - 2 -.

- Remove lower mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.






- Remove starter.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview, refer to => [ Starter Overview ] Service and Repair.