Removing and installing starterB, 3.6 l TSI engine, 220 kW, dual clutch gearbox DQ250-6F — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• To avoid corrosion damage, do not loosen earth cable from earth point on body.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Loosen spring-type clip (1) using spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 A.
3. Unfasten connector (2) and disconnect.
4. Release locking lug (arrow) and remove cover in (direction of arrow).
5. Release locking lugs (arrows) and pull air duct forwards in (direction of arrow) out of retainer.

6. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) of air filter housing.
7. Pull air filter housing upwards out of rubber mountings
8. and remove it from vehicle.
9. Unbolt earth cable (arrow) from gearbox and lay to side. [Note: To avoid corrosion damage, do not loosen earth cable from earth point on body.]
10. Unscrew securing bolts for air filter housing bracket (arrows)
11. and remove air filter housing bracket from vehicle.
12. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
13. Unscrew lower securing bolt (arrow) for starter.
14. Unfasten connector (1) and disconnect.
15. Push protective cap (2) downwards off solenoid switch in (direction of arrow).
16. Unscrew securing nut (arrow) and lay positive cable to side.
17. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
18. Remove starter upwards from vehicle.
19. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .

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