Removing and installing starter, 1.6 l, 75 kW injection engine with manual gearbox MQ200-5F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Loosen spring-type clip (1) using spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 and remove securing bolt (2).
3. Release hose (3) and pull it off the air filter housing.
4. Pull air filter housing upwards on right-hand side out of rubber mounting (arrow).
5. Take air filter housing out of vehicle.

6. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
7. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
8. Unscrew earth wire from securing bolt of starter (arrow).
9. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
10. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
11. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
12. Remove wiring retainer (2).
13. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
14. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
15. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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