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Removing and installing starter, 1.8 l TSI engine, manual gearbox — VW

Removing and installing starter, 1.8 l TSI engine, manual gearbox on VW: 16 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Disconnect connector (1) and release spring-type clip (2) using spring type clip pliersVAS 5024A.
  3. Remove securing bolt of air filter housing (arrow).
  4. Release locking lugs (arrows) and take off cover.
  5. Pull hose (arrow) off air filter housing and remove.
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  1. Pull air filter housing upwards out of brackets and remove from vehicle.
  2. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
  3. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
  4. Unscrew earth cable from upper starter securing bolt (arrow).
  5. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  6. Remove noise insulation Exterior equipment66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  7. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
  8. Remove wiring retainer (2).
  9. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  10. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
  11. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.