Starter - 4.2L 8-cylinder FSI engine (Audi RS4), removing and installing

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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 10-222A

Fig 2: Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045

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Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools - Shackle 10 - 222 A/12

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Shackle (set) 10-222 A/12

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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

Fig 5: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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

Removing

NOTE:

When installing, reinstall all cable ties that were loosened or cut during removal in the same locations.
Disconnect battery → Battery in luggage compartment, disconnecting and connecting .

Fig 6: Pulling Rear Engine Cover Off

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Remove rear engine cover by pulling up in direction of - arrows -.

Fig 7: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove left engine compartment cover - 1 -.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts & Air Duct

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.
Remove engine compartment seal at lock carrier and fender edges.

Fig 9: Inserting Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Mounting Flange And Body Panel Underneath

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To avoid damaging bolted fender edges with Engine Support Bridge 10-222A , place Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 - arrows - on both sides between bolted fender edges and panel underneath.

Fig 10: Locating Engine Support Spindles At Rear Of Crossbar

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Place Engine Support Bridge 10-222A on bolted fender edges. Locate engine support spindles at rear of crossbar as illustrated.
Install Shackles 10-222A/12 at engine support bridge spindles.
Pre-tension engine slightly with engine support bridge spindles.
Lift vehicle.

Fig 11: Removing Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Noise Insulation

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Remove right front wheel.
Release fasteners - 1 - , remove screws - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.

Fig 12: Removing Nuts For Left/Right Stabilizer Mounts

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Remove left and right stabilizer bar mount nuts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Swing stabilizer bar down.

Fig 13: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket At Right Engine Mount Plate

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Remove wiring harness bracket at right engine console - arrows -.

Fig 14: Identifying Nuts, Bolts, And Right Side Engine Mount Carrier

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Remove nut - 3 -.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - and remove right engine console.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Right Engine Mount

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Disconnect electrical connector at right engine mount - 1 -.
Remove screws - arrows - using a hex socket head wrench with ball head.

Fig 16: Identifying Engine Mount Nut

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Remove engine mount nut - 1 - at right engine support.
Remove engine mount and engine support.

Fig 17: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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Remove right driveshaft heat shield - arrow -.

Fig 18: Identifying Screws, Nuts, And Starter Heat Shield

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Remove screws - 2 - and - 4 - at starter heat shield.
Remove nut - 3 - and screw - 1 -.
Remove starter forward.

Fig 19: Identifying Electrical Connection, Locking Mechanism, Nut, Ground Wire, And Cable Ties

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Release electrical connection - 2 - by pushing locking mechanism - arrow A - and pressing catch down - arrow B -.
Remove nut - 1 - and remove terminal 30 ( B+ ) eyelet.
Remove ground wire - 4 -.
Cut through cable ties - 3 -.

Remove starter.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

When installing, install cable ties at same location.
Install engine console and tighten subframe → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Install stabilizer → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Connect battery. Required steps Connecting .

Tightening torques

Component - fastener	Nm
Starter to transmission - bolt	65
Terminal B+ to starter - nut	16
Ground cable to starter - bolt	22
Engine support to cylinder block - bolt	42 ¹⁾
Heat shield for half-shaft to transmission - bolt	23
¹⁾ Insert with locking compound; locking compound.