Starter - 1.9L TDI-PD engine and DSG transmission, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench VAG 1331 (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm)
- Torque wrench VAG 1332 (or equivalent 40 - 200 Nm)
- Spring clamp pliers VAS 5024
Removing:
- Disconnect battery → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .
- Pull engine cover upward - arrows A - and forward - arrow B -.
- Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - and loosen spring clamp - 2 - using pliers VAS 5024.
- Disconnect vacuum hose - arrow - from air filter housing.
- Remove bolt for air filter housing - arrow -.
- Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove cover.
- Disconnect and remove hose - arrow - from air filter housing.
- Pull off air filter housing upwards and remove from brackets.
- Slide protective cap in direction of - arrow - downward from starter solenoid.
- Disconnect electrical connections at starter solenoid terminal 30 - 1 - and terminal 50 - 2 -.
- Remove upper starter bolt - arrow -.
- Remove lower starter bolt - arrow -.
- Remove starter upwards.
Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Tighten all fasteners according to value in table → Starter, tightening torques .