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Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.9 ltr. TDI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 1.9 ltr. TDI engine on Audi: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 Procedure

  1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
  2. Raise engine cover panel at sides (arrows 1) and pull out towards front (arrow 2).
  3. Unplug electrical connector (2) at air mass meter G70.
  4. Disconnect vent hose (1) and air intake hoses (3) and (5).
  5. Remove bolt (4) and detach air cleaner housing.
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  1. Unscrew earth cable (1).
  2. Detach wires (2) and (3) at starter and move clear.
  3. Remove top starter bolt.
  4. Remove noise insulation (centre) (fasteners 1 ... 3).
  5. Remove noise insulation (left-side) (fasteners 1 … 3).
  6. Remove nut (arrow) and detach bracket for electrical wires from stud.
  7. Remove bottom starter bolt and take out starter.
  8. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.