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Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 90 kW TSI engine with manual gearbox MQ200-6F — VW

Removing and installing starter, 1.4 l, 90 kW TSI engine with manual gearbox MQ200-6F on VW: 12 steps.

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

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery (see the separate procedure).
  2. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation 24. Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
  3. Release and disconnect connector (1).
  4. Slide protective cap (1) off solenoid switch in direction of (arrow).
  5. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive wire (2) from connector thread of solenoid switch.
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  1. Unscrew nut (1) from upper securing bolt of starter and remove earth cable (2).
  2. Unscrew upper securing bolt of starter that is located behind.
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 50. Body - front; Noise insulation.
  4. Unscrew nut (1) and remove cable holder (2) from bottom securing bolt of starter.
  5. Unscrew lower securing bolt (2) off starter.
  6. Remove starter (1) downwards from vehicle.
  7. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview (see the separate procedure).

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.