Removing and installing starter, vehicles with manual gearbox MQ200 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 601, 602, 612, 641, 642, 643, 604, 644, 614, 603

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Engage 5th gear.
3. Remove bolt (1) and release retaining lugs (arrows).
4. Remove hose (2).
5. Detach clamp (2) and release retaining lugs (arrows).

6. Remove hose (2).
7. Unlock connector (1) of terminal 50 and disconnect.
8. Pull off plastic cap (2).
9. Unscrew securing nut behind that and remove cable from solenoid switch terminal 30.
10. Remove securing bolt (arrow).
11. Unlock connector (1) of terminal 50 and disconnect.
12. Pull off plastic cap (2).
13. Unscrew nut behind that and remove cable (3) from solenoid switch terminal 30.
14. Unscrew nut (5) from top starter bolt.
15. Remove earth cable (4) and unscrew top starter securing bolt located behind it.
16. Unscrew nut from wiring retainer (arrow).
17. Remove securing bolt (arrow).
18. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
19. 1.4 l MPI engine: Wind earth cable around the engine wiring harness again before attaching it to the upper starter bolt.
20. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque .
21. Connect battery .

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