Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.2 ltr./1.4 ltr. TFSI engine and manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Disregard (item 1), (item 2) and (item 4).

📋 Procedure

1. Release retainers (arrows) at the sides and pull off cover (1) for air duct.
2. Release retainers (arrows) and unclip air duct (bottom).
3. Detach air duct (bottom) together with air hose.
4. Release hose clip and detach air hose (1) from turbocharger.
5. Detach vacuum hose (2).

6. Unscrew bolt (3) and detach air cleaner housing.
7. Remove battery mounting .
8. Unscrew earth cable (1).
9. Unplug electrical connector (2).
10. If fitted, fold back protective sleeve.
11. Unscrew "B+" cable (3) at solenoid switch.
12. Remove nut (arrow) and detach bracket (3) with wires from stud. [Note: Disregard (item 1), (item 2) and (item 4).]
13. Remove lower and upper starter securing bolts.
14. Take out starter.
15. Install battery mounting .
16. Connect battery. Steps required .

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