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Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 5-speed manual gearbox, 02T (MQ200-5F), 0DF (MQ250-5F) — VW

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 5-speed manual gearbox, 02T (MQ200-5F), 0DF (MQ250-5F) on VW: 10 steps.

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

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

📋 Procedure

  1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery .
  2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
  3. Disconnect electrical connector (1).
  4. Pull off cap (2) for 30/B+ cable (1).
  5. Unscrew nut, and remove 30/B+ cable.
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  1. Unscrew upper bolt of starter (arrow).
  2. Unscrew nut (arrow) from wiring harness bracket.
  3. Unscrew lower bolt of starter (arrow).
  4. Take starter out downwards.
  5. Connecting battery .

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The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.