Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.6 ltr. and 2.0 ltr. TDI engine and manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
2. Equipment version with gearbox breather: 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. Equipment version with control unit for NOx sender J583: Detach control unit for NOx sender (2) at battery tray and move to side; to do so release catches (3, 4) and pull bracket (1) off upwards (arrow).
5. Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.

6. Unplug connector (1) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
7. Press off cap (2).
8. Unscrew wire for terminal 30/B+ (3) from alternator.
9. Remove nut (4) and detach bracket (1) for electrical wiring. Leave electrical wiring connected.
10. Unscrew bolts (2, 5) and lift out starter (3).
11. Connect battery. Steps required .

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