Removing and installing starter, 8-cylinder petrol engine (direct injection), automatic gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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• The engine bracket must not be removed completely. The earth cables remain attached.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine 8-cyl. injection engine (direct injection)10Removing and installing engine.
2. Remove securing nut from engine mounting (arrow).
3. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
4. Attach lifting tackle2024 A to lifting eyes on cylinder head.
5. Attach lifting tackle2024 A to workshop hoistVAS 6100.

6. Raise engine using workshop hoistVAS 6100.
7. Remove engine mounting.
8. Remove the three engine mounting securing bolts from cylinder block.
9. Set engine bracket slightly to side [Note: The engine bracket must not be removed completely. The earth cables remain attached.]
10. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (1) on gearbox side.
11. Unbolt heat shield (2) from line retainer.
12. Remove lower securing bolt for starter (arrow) on engine side.
13. Remove starter downwards from gearbox housing, keeping lengths of cables in mind.
14. Disconnect connector (1).
15. Remove protective cap (2) and remove securing nut beneath.
16. Remove starter.
17. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .

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