Starter - 4-cylinder engine with automatic transmission, removing and installing

CAUTION:

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in this article. Refer to Battery, disconnecting and reconnecting .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

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Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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Removing

CAUTION:

Fig 3: Identifying Center Sound Insulation Fasteners

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Fig 4: Electrical Connectors And Bolt

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Fig 5: Removing Engine Cover Panel

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Fig 6: Front Battery Cover And Bolt

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Fig 7: Unclipping Main Fuse Box From Top Of Battery Mount And Locating Rear Battery Cover Bolts

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Fig 8: Battery Carrier And Bolts

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Fig 9: Wire Guide, Electrical Connector And Starter Solenoid Terminal B+

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Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ -2- and remove connector eyelet from terminal.
Remove wire guide -1-
Remove wire guide from double bolt.

Fig 10: Identifying Starter Bolts

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Install battery carrier.
Install battery. Refer to Battery, removing and installing .
Perform work steps specified in table. Refer to Battery, disconnecting and reconnecting .

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Starter to transmission - bolt	80
Wire guide to starter - bolt	22
Terminal B+ to solenoid - nut	16
Battery carrier to long member - bolt	10