Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.4 ltr., 1.8 ltr., 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine and 1.6 ltr. TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• Depending on version, the earth cable may also be fitted at bolt at top.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
2. If fitted, detach gearbox breather (1) from battery tray and place to one side; to do so, release catch (2) and pull off gearbox breather upwards (arrow).
3. Turn gearbox breather to the side in vicinity of starter.
4. For vehicles with 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI or 1.6 ltr. TDI engine: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing, or 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
5. Remove nut (2), if fitted.

6. Detach earth cable (1). [Note: Depending on version, the earth cable may also be fitted at bolt at top.]
7. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
8. Press off cap (5).
9. Unscrew wire for terminal 30/B+ (6) from alternator.
10. Unscrew bolts (1, 2) and detach starter upwards.
11. Connect battery. Steps required .

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