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Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and dual clutch gearbox — AUDI

Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 2.5 ltr. TFSI engine and dual clutch gearbox on Audi: 11 steps.

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

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
  2. Remove air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
  3. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
  4. Press off cap (3).
  5. Unscrew wire for terminal 30/B+ (1) from alternator.
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  1. Remove centre hex stud (2).
  2. Remove nut (6) and detach bracket (5) for earth cable.
  3. Remove nut (1) and move clear earth cable (3).
  4. Remove centre hex stud (2) and lift out starter (4) to front.
  5. Install air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
  6. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.