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Vehicles with 1.9 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) — VW

Vehicles with 1.9 l TDI engine and dual clutch gearbox (DSG) on VW: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery .
  2. First pull engine cover upwards (arrows A) and then forwards (arrow B).
  3. Disconnect connector (1) and release spring-type clip (2) using spring type clip pliersVAS 5024.
  4. Pull vacuum hose (arrow) off air filter housing.
  5. Remove securing bolt from air filter housing (arrow).
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  1. Release locking lugs (arrows) and take off cover.
  2. Pull hose (arrow) off air filter housing and remove.
  3. Pull air filter housing upwards out of brackets and remove.
  4. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
  5. Unscrew positive wire (1) and disconnect connector from terminal 50 (2).
  6. Remove upper securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  7. Remove lower securing bolt of starter (arrow).
  8. Remove starter from vehicle upwards.
  9. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.