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Removing and installing starter, vehicle with automatic gearbox AQ450 — VW

Removing and installing starter, vehicle with automatic gearbox AQ450 on VW: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove air filter Power unit24Removing and installing air filter.
  3. Release connector (1) and pull off.
  4. Push protective cap (1) downwards off solenoid switch in (direction of arrow).
  5. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove positive cable (2) from connecting thread of solenoid switch.
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  1. Unscrew and remove upper securing nut (1) of cable retainer (2).
  2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Noise insulation.
  3. Unscrew and remove lower securing nut (2) of cable retainer and pull cable retainer (1) off starter securing bolts.
  4. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  5. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  6. Remove starter upwards from vehicle.
  7. Tighten all threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.