Starter - 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI engine, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or 5 - 50 Nm equivalent)
- VAG 1332 Torque wrench (or 40 - 200 Nm equivalent)
Removing
- Disconnect battery → Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting .
- Lift vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel.
NOTE:
- Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.
- Release fasteners - 1 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.
- Remove right drive shaft heat shield - arrow -.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove right drive axle from transmission axle flange.
Continued for all:
- Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ - 2 - and connection for terminal 50 - 3 -.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 -.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove starter towards rear of wheel housing.
Vehicles with standard transmission
- Remove starter from between transmission and subframe.
NOTE:
- For clarity, subframe shown removed in illustrations.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Reinstall right drive axle from transmission axle flange. Refer to appropriate automatic transmission repair information, RG 40.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps Reconnecting .
Tightening torques
| Component - fastener | Nm |
| Stater to transmission - bolt | 65 |
| Terminal B+ to starter - nut | 16 |
| Drive shaft heat shield to transmission - bolt | 23 |