Removing and installing starter, 1.6 l, 77 kW TDI engine, manual gearbox MQ250-5F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Pull engine cover panel upwards (arrows).
3. Release and disconnect connector (1), detach spring-type clip (2) with spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 and pull off vacuum hose (3).
4. Remove securing bolt of air filter housing (arrow).
5. Release locking lugs (arrows) and take off cover.

6. Pull hose (arrow) off air filter housing and remove.
7. Pull air filter housing upwards out of its rubber mountings and remove from vehicle.
8. Push down protective cap in direction of (arrow) from solenoid switch.
9. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
10. Unscrew securing nut (arrow) and remove earth cable from the upper securing bolt on starter.
11. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
12. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
13. Remove nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
14. Remove wiring retainer (2).
15. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
16. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
17. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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