Removal & Installation (A6 8-Cylinder)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air intake duct. Remove 10 quick release screws retaining under-car splash shield and remove splash shield. Remove wiring harness retainer on left engine mount. Disconnect harness connector. Remove negative battery cable near rear of starter. Remove rear starter bracket. Remove positive battery cable and terminal No. 50 (Red/Black wire) from starter solenoid. Remove wiring harness retaining clip from starter motor. Remove 2 starter motor mounting bolts and remove starter. To install, reverse removal procedure.