Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine without high-voltage system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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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.
• Risk of damage to starter.To tighten bolt (2), spacer sleeve (arrow) must be inserted between starter and gearbox. — Connect battery. Steps required .

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
2. Up to model year 2014: Remove catalytic converter 26Emission control system; Removing and installing catalytic converter.
3. From model year 2015 onwards: Remove front silencer 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Removing and installing front silencer.
4. Remove engine mounting (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
5. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support.

6. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side).
7. Remove bolt (1) for retainer (2) for wiring harness.
8. Unplug connector (3) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
9. Unscrew nut (2) and detach B+ wire from solenoid switch.
10. Unscrew bolts (1, 4) and detach starter. [Note: (Item 1) is accessible from above.]
11. On vehicles with automatic gearbox, check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.
12. ⚠ Risk of damage to starter.To tighten bolt (2), spacer sleeve (arrow) must be inserted between starter and gearbox. — Connect battery. Steps required .

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