Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. FSI, 3.0 ltr. TFSI and 4.2 ltr. FSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• Check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.

📋 Procedure

1. Vehicles up to model year 2013: Remove coolant pipe (right-side) on gearbox 19Coolant pipes; Removing and installing coolant pipes.
2. Remove alternator: vehicles with 2.5 ltr. FSI and 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine ; vehicles with 4.2 ltr. FSI engine .
3. Remove engine mountings 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side) (1).
5. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.

6. Unscrew nut (3) and detach B+ wire from solenoid switch.
7. Unscrew bolt (6) and detach with earth cable (5) for remote positive terminal.
8. Unscrew bolt (1) from gearbox side using long extension.
9. Detach starter (2).
10. Check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.

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