Removing and installing starterB (vehicles with 1.2 ltr. TFSI engine) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• To avoid damage to the gate selector cable, the cable end-piece must be separated from the gate selector cable before removal.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect batteryA.
2. Unclip air duct from lock carrier (arrows).
3. Carefully pull vacuum hose (2) off air hose.
4. Detach air hose (release hose clip (1)).
5. Unscrew bolt (3) and pull air cleaner housing off rubber bushes. [Note: To avoid damage to the gate selector cable, the cable end-piece must be separated from the gate selector cable before removal.]

6. Pull locking mechanism forwards (arrow 1) onto stop and then turn to left (arrow 2) to lock.
7. Press gate relay lever forwards (arrow 3).
8. Remove securing clip (2).
9. Remove gear selector cable (1) from gearbox selector lever (4).
10. Unscrew nut (3) and lift off gearbox selector lever.
11. Remove bolt (1).
12. Unplug connector (2) by sliding locking element to rear and pressing down release catch.
13. Detach B+ wire (3) and move clear.
14. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
15. Unplug electrical connector (3) at gearbox neutral position sender G701.
16. Unplug electrical connector (1) at reversing light switch F4.
17. Remove nut (2) and detach bracket for electrical wiring. Leave electrical wiring connected.
18. Remove bottom bolt and detach starterB.
19. Connect batteryA.

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