Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l, 81 kW TDI engine, manual gearbox MQ250-5F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 521

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Pull engine cover panel (1) upwards (arrows).
3. Separate connector (1), release spring-type clip (2) with spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 and pull off vacuum hoses (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 brackets and remove.
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.
17. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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