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Removing and installing starter - Audi TT with 3.2 ltr. MPI engine and manual gearbox — AUDI

Removing and installing starter - Audi TT with 3.2 ltr. MPI engine and manual gearbox on Audi: 16 steps.

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

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

📋 Procedure

  1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
  2. Detach resonance pipe (2) from air hose.
  3. Detach air hose (1) from throttle valve module J338.
  4. Unplug electrical connector (3) for air mass meter G70.
  5. Unbolt air cleaner (top section) (arrow) and take out air filter element.
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  1. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach air duct.
  2. Unbolt air cleaner (bottom section) (arrows).
  3. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
  4. Cut through cable ties.
  5. Fold back protective sleeve (3) and detach B+ wire (item 5) from solenoid switch.
  6. Unscrew earth cable (2).
  7. Remove upper starter bolt (1).
  8. Unscrew nut (3) from lower starter bolt and detach bracket (2) for wiring harness.
  9. Remove lower starter bolt (1) (accessible from above) and detach starter.
  10. Install air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
  11. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.