Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 90 kW TSI engine with dual clutch gearbox (DSG) DQ200-7F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Pull off vacuum hose at engine cover panel (arrow).
3. Pull off engine cover upwards from its rubber mountings (1) and remove it in (direction of arrow).
4. Remove air filter housing Power unit24Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
5. Release and disconnect connector (1).

6. Slide protective cap (1) off solenoid switch in direction of (arrow).
7. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive wire (2) from connector 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 that is located behind.
10. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
11. Remove starter upwards out of vehicle.
12. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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