Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 4.2 ltr. FSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016)

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

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine/gearbox assembly 10Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
2. Remove catalytic converter (right-side) 26Emission control system; Removing and installing catalytic converter.
3. Remove alternator .
4. Set up scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A with support set for AudiVAS 6131/10 as follows:
5. Turn spindle for the support element upwards until the locating lug makes contact with the mounting point.

6. Tighten base plate for support element to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
7. Unplug electrical connector (2) on right electrohydraulic engine mounting solenoid valve N145 and move clear.
8. Remove bolts (1, 4) and (arrows) for retaining plate for engine mounting (right-side).
9. Move clear electrical wiring harness on retaining plate (3) for engine mounting (right-side).
10. Move retaining plate for engine mounting clear to one side.
11. Remove bolt (arrow).
12. Remove bolt (2) and move secondary air pipe clear to one side.
13. Remove nut (1) and move earth cable clear at engine support (right-side).
14. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach engine support (right-side) with engine mounting.
15. Detach electrical wire (2) at starter.
16. Unplug connector (3) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
17. Unscrew bolts (1) and (4) and remove starter. [Note: (Item 1) is accessible from above.]
18. Check whether locking part (1) is properly inserted in starter opening before installing starter.
19. Install engine mounting and engine support (right-side) 10Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
20. Install secondary air pipe (26Secondary air system; Exploded view - secondary air system) and catalytic converter (right-side) (26Emission control system; Removing and installing catalytic converter).
21. Install alternator .
22. Connect battery. Steps required .

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