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

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Release vacuum hose (arrow) and pull off.
3. Pull engine cover panel upwards off its rubber mountings (1) and then remove it forwards (in direction of arrow).
4. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation24Repairing injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
5. Release connector (1) and pull off.

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) and remove earth wire (2) from upper securing bolt of starter.
9. Unscrew upper securing bolt of starter.
10. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
11. Remove starter upwards from vehicle.
12. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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