Vehicles with 3.2 l injection engine and manual gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Loosen spring-type clip (1) using spring-type clip pliersVAS 5024 A and disconnect connector (2).
3. Release locking lug (arrow) and remove cover in direction of (arrow).
4. Release detent lugs (arrows) and pull out air guide (1) forwards in (direction of arrow) out of bracket.
5. Remove securing bolt from air filter housing (arrow).

6. Pull air filter housing upwards out of rubber mounting.
7. Take air filter housing out of vehicle.
8. Slide protective cap in direction of (arrow) off solenoid switch.
9. Separate connector of terminal 50 (1) and unscrew positive lead (2).
10. Unscrew earth wire from securing bolt of starter (arrow).
11. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
12. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Noise insulation.
13. Remove securing nut (1) from lower securing bolt of starter.
14. Remove wiring retainer (2).
15. Remove securing bolt of starter (arrow).
16. Remove starter downwards from vehicle.
17. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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