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Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 118 kW TSI engine, dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F — VW

Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 118 kW TSI engine, dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F on VW: 10 steps.

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

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 521

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Pull off engine cover upwards from its rubber mountings (1) and remove it in (direction of arrow).
  3. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation24Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
  4. Release and disconnect connector (1).
  5. Slide protective cap (1) off solenoid switch in direction of (arrow).
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  1. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive wire (2) from connector thread of solenoid switch.
  2. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  3. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  4. Remove starter upwards out of vehicle.
  5. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.