Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter

Depending on engine and transmission versions, 12V starters with 1.1 or 2.0 kW output are installed.

Starter, removing and installing


CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows.


Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed







- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or or 5 - 50 Nm equivalent)







- VAG 1332 Torque wrench (or 40 - 200 Nm equivalent)

Removing and installing:
- Disconnect ground strap at battery.
- If necessary, remove black plastic cap from solenoid switch.







- Release push-on terminal 50 connector -arrow- and pull off.







- Remove hex nut -arrow- (13 Nm) and remove terminal connector/wiring from solenoid.







- If necessary, remove hex nut (10 Nm) -arrow- and remove bracket.







- Remove combination bolt (60 Nm) -arrow-.







- Remove combination bolt (60 Nm) -arrow-.
- Remove starter.

Install in reverse order of removal.