Removing and installing starterB, 1.8 l TSI engine, 118 kW, manual gearbox MQ250-6F — VW

🧭 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 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
3. Pull 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.

6. Unscrew earth cable from upper bolt of starter (arrow).
7. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
8. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
9. Undo nut (1) and remove it from lower securing bolt of starter.
10. Remove cable retainer (2).
11. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
12. Remove starter by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
13. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .

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