Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.8 ltr./2.0 ltr. TFSI engine and manual gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Disregard (item 2).

📋 Procedure

1. Release retainers (arrows) at the sides and pull off cover for air duct.
2. Release retainers on left and right (arrow A) and unclip air duct (bottom).
3. Slightly swivel air duct (bottom) (2) towards rear and disengage air duct (bottom) from retainers (3).
4. Disengage air pipe (1) from air duct (bottom) (arrow B).
5. Unplug electrical connector (1) at air mass meter G70.

6. Remove air hose (3).
7. Unscrew bolt (4) and detach air cleaner housing. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
8. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
9. If fitted, remove cable tie for protective sleeve.
10. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
11. Fold back protective sleeve (3) and detach B+ wire (item 5) from solenoid switch.
12. Unscrew earth cable (2).
13. Remove top starter bolt (1).
14. Remove noise insulation (1)50.
15. Remove nut (3) and detach bracket (2) for wiring harness.
16. Remove bottom starter bolt (1) and detach starter.
17. Install air cleaner housing 24.
18. Install noise insulation 50.
19. Connect battery. Steps required .

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