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Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 195/188 kW TSI engine with manual gearbox (MQ350-6F) — VW

Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 195/188 kW TSI engine with manual gearbox (MQ350-6F) on VW: 14 steps.

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

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove securing bolts (2).
  3. Loosen spring-type clips (1) using spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 A and push spring-type clips on engine cover panel.
  4. Remove intake hose (3).
  5. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
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  1. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
  2. Unscrew earth wire from securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  3. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  4. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
  5. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
  6. Remove wiring retainer (2).
  7. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  8. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
  9. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.