2.0L TFSI 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.

- Release and disconnect the connector - 1 - and loosen the spring clamp - 2 - using (VAS 5024).






- Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove cover.






- Remove the hose - arrow - from the air filter housing and remove it from the vehicle.






- Remove air filter housing mounting bolt - arrow -.






- Pull the air filter housing upward out of the rubber mountings and remove it from the vehicle.

- Slide the cap off the solenoid switch - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.






- Release and disconnect the terminal 50 connector - 1 -.






- Remove the nut - 2 - and disconnect the positive terminal - 3 - from the solenoid switch.

- Remove upper mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.






- Remove noise insulation.

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






- Remove wire retainer - 2 -.

- Remove mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.






- Remove the starter downward and out from the vehicle.

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.