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Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. biturbo TDI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. biturbo TDI engine on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove alternator .
  2. Remove bolt (arrow).
  3. Remove engine mountings 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
  4. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support.
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side).
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  1. Unplug connector (2) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
  2. Unscrew nut (4) and detach B+ wire (3) from solenoid switch.
  3. Remove bolt (5) and detach starter (1).
  4. Install engine support and engine mounting (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
  5. Install alternator .
  6. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.