3.2L FSI

Starter

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Contact Corrosion.

Removing





- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the noise insulation - 1 - and - 2 -.

With manual/multitronic transmission

- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.

- Remove the right front muffler.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - and bolt - 1 - and press the right catalytic converter to the right side.





• For a better overview, the installation location is shown with the engine removed.

All Vehicles





- Remove the right engine mount.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and free up the ground wire on the engine support.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the right engine support.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 - by sliding the retainer back and pressing the release down.





- Disconnect electrical wire - 2 - from starter.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 4 - and the starter.

• - Item 1 - can be reached from above.

Installing





• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Starter Assembly Overview ] Starter Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- If the vehicle has an automatic transmission and a 3.2L FSI engine, make sure the seal - 1 - fits correctly inside the starter opening before installing the starter.

• The seal must cover the opening for the starter - 2 - - arrow -.

- Install the engine support and the right engine mount.

With manual/multitronic transmission

- Install the right catalytic converter.

• The exhaust manifold must be removed in order to replace the exhaust manifold gasket.

- Install the right front muffler.

- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead.

All Vehicles

- Connect battery. Required actions => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.