Installing and removing the starter, manual transmission, gasoline engine

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1331-

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1332-

Removing

• With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth cable.

Only for engine type 1.8 l TSI

• Remove air filter housing.

Continued for all versions

• Unplug connector -1- by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
• Press off cap -2-.
• Unscrew wire for terminal 30/B+ -3- from alternator.
• Remove the lower engine noise insulation.

• Remove nut -4- and detach bracket -1- for electrical wiring.

  Wiring remains connected.

• Unscrew screws -2 and 5- and remove the -3- starter.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

Specified torques

Installing and removing the starter, manual transmission, diesel engine

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1331-

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1332-

Removing

• With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth cable.
• Remove air filter housing .
• Remove nut -1- from upper securing bolt of starter. - B- .
• Unbolt earth wire -2-.

• Pull out the plug -1-.
• Press off cap -2-.
• Unscrew nut -3- and remove terminal 30/B+.
• Remove the lower engine noise insulation .

• Remove nut -4- and push bracket -1- of the wiring harness.

Note Leave electrical wiring connected.

• Unscrew the screws -2- and -5- of the starter - B- -3-.
• Remove the starter - B- -3-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

Specified torques

Removing and installing starter; vehicles with 1.8 l FSI engine and dual clutch gearbox

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1331-

• Torque wrenches - VAG 1332-

Removing

• With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth cable.
• Remove air filter housing .
• Remove nut -2-.
• Unbolt earth wire -1-.
• Press off cap -3-.

• Unplug connector -4- by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
• Unscrew the nut of terminal 30/B+ -5- on the starter.
• Unscrew screws -1 and 2- and move the -3- starter up.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:

• Connect battery. Steps required.