Removing and installing starter, 2.5 litre 5-cylinder TDI engine, automatic gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly followed . If the sequence is not maintained, the battery isolator may be triggered and the electrical equipment of the vehicle may be damaged. — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation
3. Remove securing nuts (1) for front exhaust pipe bracket and securing nut (2) for wiring tube.
4. Remove securing nuts (arrows) and remove front exhaust pipe bracket.
5. Open press studs (arrows) and remove heat shield mat for solenoid switch.

6. Pull protective caps (1) and (2) off securing nuts.
7. Remove securing nut (1) for wire to terminal 50 from solenoid switch.
8. Remove securing nut (2) for positive wire from solenoid switch.
9. ⚠ The threaded connections on the solenoid switch could become twisted.The solenoid switch may be damaged.When tightening or loosening connections for positive cable and terminal 50 cable, counterhold threaded connection on solenoid switch using open jaw spanner. — Remove securing bolts for starter (arrows).
10. Remove starter from vehicle upwards.
11. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
12. ⚠ When batteries are reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly followed . If the sequence is not maintained, the battery isolator may be triggered and the electrical equipment of the vehicle may be damaged.Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt . — Reconnect battery .

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