Removing and installing starter - Audi TT with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine and manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

📋 Procedure

1. Release retainers (arrows) at the sides and pull off cover for air duct.
2. Release retainers on left and right (arrow A) and unclip air duct (bottom).
3. Slightly swivel air duct (bottom) (2) towards rear and disengage air duct (bottom) from retainers (3).
4. Disengage air pipe (1) from air duct (bottom) (arrow B).
5. Unplug electrical connector (1) at air mass meter G70.

6. Disconnect breather hose (4).
7. Remove air hose (2).
8. Unscrew bolt (3) and detach air cleaner housing.
9. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery.
10. Unplug connector (7) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
11. Fold back protective sleeve (6).
12. Unscrew nut (1) and detach B+ wire (item 2) from solenoid switch.
13. Unscrew nut (5) and detach earth cable (4).
14. Remove upper starter bolt (3).
15. Unscrew nut (3) from lower starter bolt and detach bracket (2) for wiring harness.
16. Remove lower starter bolt (1) (accessible from above) and detach starter.
17. Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
18. Connect battery. Steps required .

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