Starter -B-

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50NmVAG1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200NmVAG1332

Replacing the Starter -B- on a vehicle with the start/stop system.

Cycling stability is increased and the Starter ring amplified due to the greater demands placed on the Starter -B- when using the active start/stop system.

Make sure when replacing the Starter -B-, that they possess the correct replacement part designation . The components of the Stop/Start System do not have a special markings and look the same as the other components from the outside.

Removal

-- Disconnect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing and connecting pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Release and disconnect the connector (terminal 50) -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose

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-- Remove the cap -1- from the solenoid switch in direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Switch

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-- Remove the nut -1- and disconnect the positive cable -2- from the solenoid switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the bolt at the top of the Starter.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Starter Bolt Nut And Harness Retainer

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-- Remove the wire bracket -2-.

-- Remove the bolt at the top of the Starter -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Starter Upper Mounting Bolt

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows-.

Fig 6: Identifying Starter Connector

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the bolt at the bottom of the Starter.

Fig 7: Identifying Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the wire bracket -2-.

-- Remove the bolt at the bottom of the Starter -arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter -B- from the vehicle.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50NmVAG1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200NmVAG1332

Replacing the Starter -B- on a vehicle with the start/stop system.

Cycling stability is increased and the Starter ring amplified due to the greater demands placed on the Starter -B- when using the active start/stop system.

Make sure when replacing the Starter -B-, that they possess the correct replacement part designation . The components of the Stop/Start System do not have a special markings and look the same as the other components from the outside.

Removal

-- Disconnect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing and connecting pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Slide the cap off the solenoid switch in direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Slide Protective Cap Downward From Magnetic Switch

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-- Remove the positive cable -1- and disconnect the connector from terminal 50 -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Wire And Harness Connector Of Terminal 50

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-- Unclip the wire -1- from the wire bracket -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness And Clip

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-- Remove the bolt at the top of the Starter -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Upper Mounting Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt at the bottom of the Starter -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter -B- from the vehicle.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50NmVAG1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200NmVAG1332

Replacing the Starter -B- on a vehicle with the start/stop system.

Cycling stability is increased and the Starter ring amplified due to the greater demands placed on the Starter -B- when using the active start/stop system.

Make sure when replacing the Starter -B-, that they possess the correct replacement part designation . The components of the Stop/Start System do not have a special markings and look the same as the other components from the outside.

Removal

-- Disconnect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the air filter housing and connecting pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Slide the cap off the solenoid switch in direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Slide Protective Cap Downward From Magnetic Switch

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-- Remove the positive cable -1- and disconnect the connector from terminal 50 -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Wire And Harness Connector Of Terminal 50

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-- Remove the ground wire from the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 3: Ground Wire At Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Mounting Bolt

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the nut -1- from the bolt at the bottom of the Starter.

Fig 5: Harness Retainer And Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the wire bracket -2-.

-- Remove the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter -B-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to STARTER OVERVIEW .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm VAG 1332

Replacing the Starter -B- on a vehicle with the start/stop system.

Cycling stability is increased and the Starter ring amplified due to the greater demands placed on the Starter -B- when using the active start/stop system.

Make sure when replacing the Starter -B-, that they possess the correct replacement part designation . The components of the Stop/Start System do not have a special markings and look the same as the other components from the outside.

Removal

-- Disconnect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER (CPLA, CPPA) or ENGINE COVER (CCTA, CBFA) .

-- Remove the air filter housing and connecting pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING (CCTA, CBFA) or AIR FILTER HOUSING (CPLA, CPPA) .

-- Remove the cap -1- from the solenoid switch in direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Switch Cap

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-- Release and disconnect the connector (terminal 50) -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Positive Cable

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-- Remove the nut -1- and disconnect the positive cable -3- from the solenoid switch.

-- Remove the upper bolt -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Upper Mounting Bolt

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the nut -1- from the bolt at the bottom of the Starter.

Fig 4: Harness Retainer And Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the wire bracket -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the Starter.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter -B- downward.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to STARTER OVERVIEW .

Replacing the Starter -B- on a vehicle with the start/stop system.

Cycling stability is increased and the Starter ring amplified due to the greater demands placed on the Starter -B- when using the active start/stop system.

Make sure when replacing the Starter -B-, that they possess the correct replacement part designation . The components of the stop/start system do not have a special markings and look the same as the other components from the outside.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm VAG 1332

Removal

-- Disconnect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER (CJAA) or ENGINE COVER (CVCA) .

-- Remove the air filter housing and connecting pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Slide the cap off the solenoid switch in direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Slide Protective Cap Downward From Magnetic Switch

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-- Remove the positive cable -1- and disconnect the connector from terminal 50 -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Wire And Harness Connector Of Terminal 50

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-- Remove the ground wire from the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 3: Ground Wire At Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Mounting Bolt

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-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the nut -1- from the bolt at the bottom of the Starter.

Fig 5: Harness Retainer And Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the wire bracket -2-.

-- Remove the Starter bolt -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Starter Bolt

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-- Remove the Starter -B-.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the Battery -A-, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to STARTER OVERVIEW .