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Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 103 kW or 125 kW TSI engine with dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F — VW

Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 103 kW or 125 kW TSI engine with dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F on VW: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Release vacuum hose (arrow) and pull off.
  3. First, pull engine cover panel upwards off its rubber mountings (1), then remove it forwards (direction of (arrow)).
  4. Remove air filter housing Power unit24Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
  5. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
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  1. Push protective cap (1) off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).
  2. Undo nut (1) and take positive wire (2) off thread of solenoid switch.
  3. Unscrew securing nut (arrow), and move earth wire to side.
  4. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  5. Unscrew lower securing bolt (2) of starter and remove starter (1) upwards from vehicle.
  6. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.