Vehicles with 4-speed automatic gearbox 001 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

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• To gain access to the rear starter securing bolt (stud) (3), unclip the cable duct (1) from the starter rib (2), from the stud (3) and from the gearbox lifting eye (4) and place it to one side.
• Ensure that the cable duct (1) is closed and is properly clipped in the lifting eye of the gearbox (4), to the rear starter securing bolt (stud) (3) and to the starter rib (2).

📋 Procedure

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

6. Disconnect earth wire (7) and remove the starter securing bolt (6) behind this.
7. Remove upper securing bolt (8) of starter.
8. Remove the third securing bolt located behind the starter (stud 13 mm) (3). [Note: To gain access to the rear starter securing bolt (stud) (3), unclip the cable duct (1) from the starter rib (2), from the stud (3) and from the gearbox lifting eye (4) and place it to one side.]
9. Remove starter downwards from the vehicle.
10. Ensure that the cable duct (1) is closed and is properly clipped in the lifting eye of the gearbox (4), to the rear starter securing bolt (stud) (3) and to the starter rib (2).
11. Tighten all threaded connections to the specified torques .
12. Reconnect battery .

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