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Removing and installing starter, 2.0l TSI engine, manual gearbox — VW

Removing and installing starter, 2.0l TSI engine, manual gearbox on VW: 15 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.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
  3. Pull off hose (1) after opening clips (2).
  4. Disconnect connector (3).
  5. Pull engine cover panel upwards (arrows).
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  1. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
  2. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
  3. Unscrew earth wire from securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  4. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  5. Remove noise insulation Exterior equipment66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  6. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
  7. Remove wiring retainer (2).
  8. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  9. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
  10. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.