Removing and installing starter, vehicles with 5-speed manual gearbox, 04A (MQ250-5F) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

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• The electrical wiring remains attached to the bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery .
2. Remove air filter housing 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
4. Disconnect electrical connector (1).
5. Pull off cap for 30/B+ cable (2).

6. Unscrew nut (3), and remove 30/B+ cable.
7. Depending on vehicle equipment, unscrew nut (1) from upper bolt of starter, and remove earth cable (2).
8. Depending on vehicle equipment, unscrew nut (1) from lower bolt of starter, and remove earth cable (2).
9. Unscrew nut (4) and remove retainer (1) for wiring harness. [Note: The electrical wiring remains attached to the bracket.]
10. Unscrew bolts (2) and (5) from starter (3).
11. Remove starter (3) downwards.
12. Connecting battery .

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