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2.5L 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)

Removing

Always follow the instructions in the Repair Information exactly when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.

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

- Remove the engine cover together with the air filter and intake hoses.

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






- Remove the positive cable - 1 - and disconnect the connector from terminal 50 - 2 -.






- Remove the ground wire from the starter bolt - arrow -.






- Remove the starter bolt - arrow -.






- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the nut - 1 - from the bolt at the bottom of the starter.






- Remove the wire holder - 2 -.

- Remove the starter bolt - arrow -.






- Remove the starter.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Starter Overview ] Service and Repair.

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