Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Vehicles with manual gearbox or automatic gearbox 01M Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing –  Unclip engine cover from engine.   Note When the battery is removed and installed, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter. –  Remove battery → Chapter. –  Remove bolts securing battery carrier -arrows-.

–  Remove battery carrier.

–  Separate connector -1- and pull connector out of holder. –  Disconnect terminal 50 connection -2-. –  Unscrew terminal 30 wire -3- from solenoid switch. –  Remove wiring from cable guide. –  Remove cable guide.

–  Remove securing screws -arrows- and remove centre engine compartment cover.

–  Unscrew hexagon nut and unclip securing clips -arrows-. –  Remove left engine compartment cover. –  Unscrew holder for power steering pressure hose and place to one side.

–  Remove hexagon bolts -1- and -2-. –  Remove starter downwards from the vehicle. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing so, note the following:   WARNING To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter –  Reconnect battery. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques → Chapter.