Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 2.0L TDI Engine (Pr-Th3 Or TM4): Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Starter, 2.0L TDI And Manual Transmission

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-- With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Loosen the particulate filter. .

-- Remove the right engine mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and remove the turbocharger support.

-- Remove the nut -1- and free up the ground cable on the engine support.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Ground Wire On Engine Mount Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right engine support.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the cable holder -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt On Wiring Bracket

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- by sliding the retainer back and pressing the release down.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector -3- By Sliding The Retainer Back And Pressing Release Down

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-- Disconnect the wire -2- from the starter.

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

-- Remove the bolt -1- on the transmission side using an extension.

-- Remove the starter.