2.0L TFSI Manual
Starter
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
Removing
Always follow the instructions regarding disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.
- Remove the air filter housing.
- Remove the cap - 1 - from the solenoid switch in - direction of arrow -.
- Release and disconnect the connector (terminal 50) - 1 -.
- Remove the nut - 1 - and disconnect the positive cable - 3 - from the solenoid switch.
- Remove the bolt at the top of the starter - arrow -.
- Remove the noise insulation.
- Remove the nut - 1 - from the bolt at the bottom of the starter.
- Remove the wire holder - 2 -.
- Remove the starter bolt - arrow -.
- Remove the starter downward.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Starter Overview ] Service and Repair.
- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Connecting ] Battery, Connecting.