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

Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

Don't miss

  • Disregard (items 2, 4, 5, 6).

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
  2. Remove plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber partition panel.
  3. Remove bolt (arrow).
  4. Unplug electrical connector (1) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
  5. Move clear wiring harness (3) at alternator (arrows). [Note: Disregard (items 2, 4, 5, 6).]
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  1. Remove engine mountings 10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing engine mountings.
  2. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side).
  4. Unplug connector (3) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
  5. Unscrew nut (4) and detach B+ wire (2) from solenoid switch.
  6. Remove bolt (5) and detach starter (1).
  7. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.