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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 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 (2) at air mass meter G70.

6. Disconnect breather hose (1).
7. Remove air hose (3).
8. Unscrew bolt (4) and detach air cleaner housing.
9. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
10. If fitted, remove cable tie for protective sleeve.
11. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
12. Fold back protective sleeve (5) and detach B+ wire (item 6) from solenoid switch.
13. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and lift out starter (3).
14. Install air cleaner housing 23.
15. Connect battery. Steps required .

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