TDI

Starter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• 16 mm Box End Wrench (T10388)

• Torque Wrench (VAS 5820)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332/)

Always follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting the battery. The battery cut-out will be deactivated and damage to the vehicle electrical equipment may occur if the connecting sequence is not followed exactly. Refer to => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

Removal

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the air-cooled generator. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt Pulley ] Service and Repair.

- Remove bolt - 2 -.






• Disregard item - 1 -.

- Remove bolt - arrow -.






- Leave ATF line in installation location.

- Disconnect the connector - 2 -.






- Remove B+ wire - 1 -.

- Remove engine support screw - 3 -.






- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove starter.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

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

- Install generator. Refer to => [ Generator ] Generator.

- Connect battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.