Removing and installing starter - Audi TT RS with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and dual clutch gearbox — AUDI
Removing and installing starter - Audi TT RS with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and dual clutch gearbox on Audi: 10 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)
📋 Procedure
- With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
- Remove air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
- Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
- Fold back protective sleeve (3) and detach B+ wire (item 1) from solenoid switch.
- Remove centre hex stud (2).
- Remove nut (6) and detach bracket (5) for earth cable.
- Remove nut (1) and move clear earth cable (3).
- Remove centre hex stud (2) and lift out starter (4) to front.
- Install air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
- Connect battery. Steps required .
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