Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 4-cylinder diesel engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

🔩 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. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Disconnect battery .
3. ⚠ The starter battery is located in the vehicle interior.The starter battery must be disconnected before the starter is removed and installed.If the optional additional battery in the engine compartment is disconnected instead, the starter is still supplied with positive voltage by the starter battery. — Remove underbody guard.
4. Unclip sheathing of cable connections (arrows) to starter and pull down.
5. Release and disconnect connector (1) of terminal 50 on starter.

6. Unscrew securing nut (2) of terminal 30 from starter.
7. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) from starter.
8. Rotate starter (1) a little if required and remove it forwards.
9. Tighten bolts securing starter to gearbox to 80 Nm. — 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
10. Tighten securing nut for positive cable (terminal 30) on solenoid switch to 15 Nm. — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)

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