Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 155 kW TSI engine, manual gearbox MQ350-6F

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

t	Spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024-

Removing: –  Disconnect battery → Chapter.

–  Release and disconnect connector -1- and release spring-type clip -2- using spring type clip pliers -VAS 5024-.

–  Release locking lugs -arrows- and take off cover.

–  Pull off hose -arrow- from air filter housing and remove from vehicle.

–  Remove securing bolt from air filter housing -arrow-. –  Pull air filter housing upwards out of its rubber mountings and remove from vehicle.

–  Slide protective cap -1- off solenoid switch in direction of -arrow-.

–  Release and disconnect terminal 50 connector -1-. –  Unscrew nut -2- and remove positive lead -3- from solenoid switch.

–  Remove upper securing bolt of starter -arrow-. –  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Remove securing nut -1- from lower securing bolt of starter. –  Remove wiring retainer -2-.

–  Remove securing bolt of starter -arrow-. –  Remove starter downwards from vehicle. Installing: Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following: –  Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview → Chapter.