Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 118 kW TSI engine with manual gearbox MQ250-6F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F8

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Release vacuum hose (arrow) and pull off.
3. Pull engine cover off upwards from its rubber mountings (1) and then remove it forwards in (direction of arrow).
4. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation24Injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
5. Release connector (1) and disconnect.

6. Push protective cap (1) downwards off solenoid switch in (direction of arrow).
7. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive cable (2) from connecting thread of solenoid switch.
8. Unscrew nut (1) from upper securing bolt of starter and remove earth cable (2).
9. Unscrew upper securing bolt of starter lying behind this.
10. Remove sound proofing General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
11. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove cable retainer (2) from lower securing bolt of starter.
12. Undo alternator bolt at bottom (2).
13. Remove starter (1) by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
14. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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