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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• (Item 1) is accessible from above.
• On vehicles with automatic gearbox, check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
2. Remove engine mounting (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
3. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side).
5. Remove bolt (1) for retainer (2) for wiring harness.

6. Unplug connector (3) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
7. Unscrew wire (2) at starter.
8. Unscrew bolts (1) and (4) and remove starter. [Note: (Item 1) is accessible from above.]
9. On vehicles with automatic gearbox, check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.
10. ⚠ Risk of damage to starter.To tighten bolt (2), spacer sleeve (arrow) must be inserted between starter and gearbox. — Install engine support and engine mounting (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
11. Connect battery. Steps required .

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