Removing and installing starter, 4-cylinder diesel engine with manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped conditions:Route electrical wiring so that original wiring layout is restored.Make sure there is adequate clearance from all moving or hot components. — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove underbody guard.
3. Unclip sheathing of cable connections (arrows) to starter and pull down.
4. Release and disconnect connector (1) of terminal 50 on starter.
5. Unscrew securing nut (2) of terminal 30 from starter.

6. Unscrew earth connection from starter (arrow). [Note: When removing and installing, the securing bolts of the starter can be reached without having to remove the diesel particulate filter, if one or more extensions are used.To obtain access to the upper starter securing bolt, work from gearbox end.To obtain access to the lower starter securing bolt, work from engine end.]
7. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) from starter.
8. To remove starter, unscrew bracket of coolant line from engine at top (arrow).
9. Unscrew oil return connection piece (1) and place to one side. Wipe up any escaping engine oil with a cloth. Also unscrew bracket of coolant line (2) and push coolant line upwards.
10. Release oil return line from turbocharger at bottom. Push oil return line a little away from cylinder block so that starter can be guided out.
11. Rotate starter (1) a little if required and remove it forwards.
12. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .

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