Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 118 kW TSI engine, manual gearbox MQ 250-6F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation24Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
3. Release connector (1) and pull off.
4. Push protective cap off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).
5. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive cable (2) from connecting thread of solenoid switch.

6. Unscrew nut (1) and remove earth wire (2) from upper securing bolt of starter.
7. Unscrew upper securing bolt of starter.
8. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Noise insulation.
9. Unscrew nut (1) and remove cable retainer (2) from lower securing bolt of starter.
10. Undo alternator bolt at bottom (2).
11. Remove starter (1) by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
12. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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