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Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 125 kW TDI engine with manual gearbox MQ350-6F — VW

Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 125 kW TDI engine with manual gearbox MQ350-6F on VW: 11 steps.

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

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove the air filter housing Engine mixture preparation23Diesel direct injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
  3. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
  4. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
  5. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
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  1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
  2. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
  3. Remove wiring retainer (2).
  4. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  5. Remove starter from vehicle.
  6. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.