Starter, 2.5L, Manual Transmission

Starter, 2.5L, Manual Transmission

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)

Removing

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

- Release and disconnect the connectors - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Loosen spring clamp - 3 - and remove air hose.

- Remove both bolts - arrows -.

- Pull engine cover with air filter upward - arrows - and remove from vehicle.





- Slide protective cap in direction of - arrow - downward from solenoid.





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





- Remove Ground (GND) wire from starter mounting bolt - arrow -.





- Remove mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.





- Remove noise insulation

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





- Remove wire retainer - 2 -.

- Remove mounting bolt for starter - arrow -.





- Remove starter.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification. Refer to=> [ Specifications ] Specifications.