Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing starter, 1.6 l, 75 kW injection engine, manual gearbox MQ200-5F

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.

–  Loosen spring-type clip -1- using spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024- and remove securing bolt -2-. –  Release hose -3- and pull it off the air filter housing.

–  Pull air filter housing upwards on right-hand side out of rubber mounting -arrow-. –  Take air filter housing out of vehicle.

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

–  Unscrew positive wire -1- and disconnect connector from terminal 50 -2-.

–  Unscrew earth wire from securing bolt of starter -arrow-.

–  Remove 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.