Starter - 3.2L 6-cylinder FSI 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.
• Remove right front wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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• Release fasteners - 1 3  - and remove front and rear noise insulation.

Fig 4: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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• Remove right drive shaft heat shield - arrow  -.

Vehicles with automatic transmission 

• Remove right drive axle from transmission axle flange.

Continued for all: 

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts, Starter Solenoid Terminal, And Connector

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• 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.

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