Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 4.2 ltr. FSI engine from model year 2013 onwards — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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• B+ wire can only be disconnected after unplugging connector for terminal 50.
• Check whether aluminium bolts can be reused; if so, apply marking .

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
2. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield (1) for drive shaft (left-side).
3. Remove coolant pipe (rear) 19.
4. Remove cap (2).
5. Unplug connector (4) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release mechanism. [Note: B+ wire can only be disconnected after unplugging connector for terminal 50.]

6. Unscrew nut (3) and detach B+ wire from solenoid switch.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
8. Press starter (1) upwards off gearbox.
9. Detach starter.
10. Check whether aluminium bolts can be reused; if so, apply marking .
11. Install coolant pipe (rear) 19.
12. Install heat shield for drive shaft (left-side) ⇒ 8-speed dual clutch gearbox 0BZ 39.
13. Connect battery. Steps required .

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