Vehicles with 1.6l FSI engine and manual gearbox — VW

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
3. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
4. Unscrew earth cable from starter securing bolt (1) (15 Nm). — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
5. Unscrew positive cable (3) (15 Nm) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2). — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)

6. Remove upper securing bolt from starter (arrow) (M10 = 40 Nm, M12 = 80 Nm). — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
7. Remove securing nut (1) (15 Nm) from starter lower securing bolt. — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
8. Remove wiring retainer (2).
9. Remove lower securing bolt from starter (arrow) (M10 = 40 Nm, M12 = 80 Nm). — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
10. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
11. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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