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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• (Item 1) is accessible from above.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
2. Remove body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing body brace.
3. Remove engine mounting (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
4. Remove bolts (1) and (2) and detach turbocharger support.
5. Remove front exhaust pipe 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Removing and installing front exhaust pipe.

6. Release particulate filter and move clear to one side 26Emission control system; Removing and installing particulate filter.
7. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support.
8. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side).
9. Remove bolt (1) for retainer (2) for wiring harness.
10. Unplug connector (3) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
11. Unscrew wire for terminal 30/B+ (2) from alternator.
12. Unscrew bolts (1) and (4) and remove starter. [Note: (Item 1) is accessible from above.]
13. ⚠ 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; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
14. Install turbocharger support 21Turbocharger; Exploded view - turbocharger.
15. Install particulate filter (26Emission control system; Removing and installing particulate filter) and front exhaust pipe (26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Removing and installing front exhaust pipe).
16. Install body brace Running gear, axles, steering40Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing body brace.
17. Connect battery. Steps required .

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