Starter, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With 3.0L TFSI Engine: Removing

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-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when the ignition is switched off. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the right engine support. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the mounting.

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Plenum

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-- Remove the bolt -5- and nut -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter Overview

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-- Remove the starter -1-, disconnect the connector -3- and free up the B+ wire -2-.