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Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l diesel engine, 81/103 kW, manual gearbox — VW

Removing and installing starter, 2.0 l diesel engine, 81/103 kW, manual gearbox on VW: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ When disconnecting or reconnecting the batteryA, adhere strictly to the procedure described in the workshop manual (see the separate procedure). — Disconnect batteryA.
  2. Remove engine cover 10Engine cover ; Removing and installing engine cover (see the separate procedure).
  3. Remove air filter housing 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
  4. Pull protective cap off solenoid switch in (direction of arrow).
  5. Unscrew positive cable (1) and release and detach connector (terminal 50) (2).
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  1. Unscrew and remove earth wire from starter bolt (arrow).
  2. Unscrew starter bolt (arrow).
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
  4. Undo nut (1) and remove it from lower securing bolt of starter.
  5. Remove wire holder (2).
  6. Unscrew starter bolt (arrow).
  7. Remove starterB.
  8. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque (value given in the factory table, not available here).
  9. Reconnect batteryA.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.