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Removing and installing starter, 1.6 l injection engine, manual gearbox — AUDI

Removing and installing starter, 1.6 l injection engine, manual gearbox on Audi: 16 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.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015)

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to (see the separate procedure). — Disconnect battery (see the separate procedure).
  2. Loosen spring-type clip (1) using spring-type clip pliers VAS 5024 and undo and remove bolt (2).
  3. Release hose (3) and pull off air filter housing.
  4. Pull air filter housing upwards on right-hand side out of rubber mounting (arrow).
  5. Remove air filter housing from vehicle.
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  1. Push protective cap off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).
  2. Release and disconnect connector of terminal 50 (2).
  3. Unbolt positive cable (1).
  4. Unscrew and remove earth wire from starter bolt (arrow).
  5. Undo upper starter bolt (arrow).
  6. If fitted, remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation.
  7. Undo nut (1) and remove it from lower securing bolt of starter.
  8. Remove wire holder (2).
  9. Undo lower starter bolt (arrow).
  10. Remove starter.
  11. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview (see the separate procedure).

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.