Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 2.0 l TSI engine, 147 kW or 155 KW, manual gearbox MQ250-6F — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F8

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove air filter housing Engine mixture preparation24Injection system; Removing and installing air filter.
3. Unscrew nut (arrow) from upper securing bolt of starter and remove underlying earth cable.
4. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
5. Push protective cap off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).

6. Release connector of terminal 50 (2) and separate.
7. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove underlying positive cable from connecting thread of solenoid switch.
8. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation. [Note: All hose connections of charge air system are secured with spring-type clips or push-on couplings. The following points must be observed for push-on connectors:Release push-on connection by pulling securing ring (arrow).Pull off hose/pipe without tools.]
9. Loosen screw-type clamp (1) and disconnect connector (2).
10. Remove charge air hose from vehicle.
11. Unscrew securing nut (1) and remove cable retainer (2) from lower securing bolt of starter.
12. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
13. Remove starter downwards from vehicle. [Note: All hose connections of charge air system are secured with spring-type clips or push-on couplings. The following points must be observed for push-on connectors:Push on hose or pipe without tools.Ensure that locking lugs are securely engaged (arrow)]
14. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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