Starter - 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Audi S4), removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying 10-222A Engine Support Bridge With 10-222A/8 Bracket For Engine

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• Engine support bridge 10-222 A

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Shackle 10 - 222 A/12

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• Shackle (set) 10-222 A/12

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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

Removing 

• Disconnect battery → Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Rear Engine Cover

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• Unclip engine cover - arrows  -.

Fig 6: Securing Shackle 10-222 A/12 To Right Rear Engine Lifting Eyelet

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• Attach shackle 10-222 A/12 to right rear lifting fixture on engine.

Fig 7: Engaging Shackle 10-222 A/12 On Spindle Of Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A

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• Assemble support bracket 10-222 A and place across fenders as illustrated.
• Attach shackle to lifting spindle.
• Turn lifting spindle to apply slight lifting tension to engine.
• Lift vehicle.

• Remove right front wheel.

Fig 8: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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• Release fasteners - 1  - , remove bolts - 2  - and remove noise insulation.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts For Left/Right Stabilizer Mounts

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• Remove anti-roll bar bracket nuts - 1... 4  -.

Fig 10: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket At Right Engine Mount Plate

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• Remove nut - arrow  - and remove harness retainer from mounting.

Fig 11: Identifying Nuts, Bolts, And Right Side Engine Mount Carrier

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• Remove nut - 3  -.
• Remove bolts - 1  - and - 2  - and remove right side engine mount carrier.

Fig 12: Removing Refrigerant Line On Bracket

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• Remove right refrigerant line mounting - arrow  -.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Right Engine Mount

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• Disconnect electrical connection - 1  -.
• Remove bolts - arrows  -.
• Remove right engine mount with bracket.

Fig 14: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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Vehicles with manual transmission: 

• Remove right drive shaft heat shield - arrow  -.

Fig 15: Identifying Ground (GND) Wire, Wires, Nuts, Bolts & Starter

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• Remove ground cable - 5  -.
• Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ - 3  - and connection for terminal 50 - 4  -.
• Remove nut - 1  - and bolt - 2  -.
• Remove starter.

Fig 16: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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Vehicles with automatic transmission: 

• Remove heat shield - 1  - for drive shaft (right-side).

Fig 17: Identifying Ground (GND) Wire, Starter Electrical Wires, Bolts & Starter

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• Remove earth cable - 1  -.
• Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ - 3  - and connection for terminal 50 - 4  -.
• Remove bolts - 2  - and - 5  -.
• Remove starter.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Install engine mounting and tighten subframe → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
• Install anti-roll bar → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
• Reconnect battery. Required steps Reconnecting .

Tightening torques