Vehicles with 1.9 l 74 kW TDI engine and manual gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Remove oil dipstick and pull engine cover upwards (arrows).
3. Release and disconnect terminal 50 connector (1).
4. Pull plastic cap (2) off.
5. Remove the securing nut behind this and disconnect wire (3) from solenoid-operated switch/terminal 30.

6. Remove securing nut (5) from upper starter securing bolt.
7. Disconnect earth wire (4) and remove the upper starter securing bolt behind this.
8. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front.
9. Remove securing nut (1) from lower starter securing bolt (2).
10. Remove bracket (3).
11. Remove lower securing bolt (2) of starter.
12. Remove starter downwards from the vehicle.
13. Tighten all threaded connections to the specified torques .
14. Reconnect battery .

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