Starter - 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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

Fig 2: 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 .
• Lift vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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• Release fasteners - 1  - and - 2  - and remove front noise insulation.

Fig 4: Identifying Line, Connector Terminal, Clamp, And Insulator

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• Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ - 2  - and remove connector eyelet from terminal.
• Disconnect electrical connection for terminal 50 - 1  -.
• Remove insulator from positive connection on starter where applicable.
• Remove harness clamp - 4  -.

• Remove bolt - 3  - from engine block to starter bracket, and remove bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Starter

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• Remove bolts - 1  - and - 2  -.
• Remove starter from below.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Reconnect battery. Required steps Reconnecting .

Tightening torques