Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 2.0 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox DQ500-7F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

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• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
2. Release and detach connector (1), pull off vacuum hose (2) and detach spring-type clip (3) with spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024.
3. Remove securing bolt of air filter housing (arrow).
4. Release locking lugs (arrows) and take off cover.
5. Pull hose (arrow) off air filter housing and remove.

6. Pull air filter housing upwards out of brackets and remove.
7. Slide protective cap (1) off solenoid switch in direction of (arrow).
8. Release and detach terminal 50 connector (1).
9. Unscrew securing nut (2) and remove positive cable (3) from threaded terminal.
10. Remove upper and lower securing bolt (arrows) from starter.
11. Remove starter from vehicle upwards.
12. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

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