Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.6 ltr. engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Disregard (item 2).

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
2. Detach hoses (1) and (2) from air cleaner housing.
3. Remove bolt (3).
4. Take out air cleaner housing.
5. Unscrew earth cable (1).

6. Detach wires (2) and (3) at starter.
7. Remove top starter bolt.
8. Remove noise insulation (1)50.
9. Unplug electrical connector (3) at reversing light switch F4.
10. Unscrew nut (1) and detach bracket with wires from stud. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
11. Remove bottom starter bolt and take out starter.
12. Install air cleaner housing 24.
13. Install noise insulation 50.
14. Connect battery. Steps required .

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