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Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 2.0 l TDI engine, 103 kW, manual gearbox MQ350 — VW

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 2.0 l TDI engine, 103 kW, manual gearbox MQ350 on VW: 12 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F8

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation23Diesel direct injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
  3. Push protective cap off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).
  4. Release connector of terminal 50 (2) and separate.
  5. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove underlying positive cable from connecting thread of solenoid switch.
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  1. Unscrew nut (arrow) from upper securing bolt of starter and remove underlying earth cable.
  2. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Noise insulation.
  4. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove cable retainer from lower securing bolt of starter.
  5. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  6. Remove starter from vehicle.
  7. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.