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1.8 ltr. engine with manual gearbox — AUDI

1.8 ltr. engine with manual gearbox on Audi: 26 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

26 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

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  • Disregard (item 1).
  • Hose flanges and hoses for charge air system must be free from oil and grease before fitting.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.

📋 Procedure

  1. If fitted, remove cover (2) in front of intake manifold (bottom arrows). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
  2. Remove battery .
  3. Unscrew bolt (arrow).
  4. Carefully pull front battery cover (1) upwards out of guide.
  5. Unclip main fuse box from top of battery tray (arrow).
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  1. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and detach rear battery cover from battery tray.
  2. Remove battery tray (arrows).
  3. Unplug electrical connector (1).
  4. Unclip connector from cable guide.
  5. Detach wires (2) and (3) at starter.
  6. Take wiring out of guide.
  7. If fitted, remove bolt (arrow) and move hydraulic pressure line for power steering clear to one side.
  8. Unscrew wiring guide.
  9. Remove top starter bolt (1).
  10. Remove front left wheel.
  11. If fitted, remove bracket for front left vehicle level sender G78(arrows).
  12. Release fasteners (1, 2, 3) and remove centre noise insulation panel.
  13. Remove left noise insulation panel (arrows).
  14. Remove right noise insulation panel (arrows).
  15. If fitted, detach power steering line from connecting pipe (arrows).
  16. If fitted, detach connecting pipe between charge air coolers (left and right) from longitudinal members (arrows).
  17. Detach air hose from charge air coolers (arrow) and connecting pipe.
  18. Remove bottom starter bolt (2).
  19. Take out starter. [Note: Hose flanges and hoses for charge air system must be free from oil and grease before fitting.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]
  20. Install battery tray.
  21. Install battery .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.