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Removing and installing starterB, 1.6 l TDI engine, 77 kW, manual gearbox MQ250-6F — VW

Removing and installing starterB, 1.6 l TDI engine, 77 kW, manual gearbox MQ250-6F on VW: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove air filter housing 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
  3. Push protective cap off solenoid switch downwards in direction of (arrow).
  4. Undo nut (1) and detach positive wire from connection thread of solenoid switch.
  5. Release connector of terminal 50 (2) and separate.
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  1. Unscrew securing nut (arrow) and take earth wire off upper securing bolt of starter.
  2. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
  4. Undo nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
  5. Remove wire holder (2).
  6. Undo lower starter bolt (arrow).
  7. Remove starter by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
  8. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.