Vehicles with a 2.0 l diesel engine and manual gearbox — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Pull out engine oil dipstick (1).
3. Remove engine cover (2) from securing points, by first pulling upwards (arrows A) then pull forwards (arrow B).
4. Lever out protective cap (2) of positive cable attachment from solenoid switch of starter.
5. Unscrew securing nut (3) and remove positive cable (terminal 30) from solenoid switch of starter.

6. Release and disconnect connector (1) (terminal 50) on solenoid switch of starter.
7. To remove wiring retainer (1), remove securing nut (2) from lower starter securing bolt (3).
8. Unscrew nut (2) from upper starter securing bolt (3) and remove wiring retainer (1).
9. Remove upper starter securing bolt (3).
10. Remove lower starter securing bolt (3) and remove starter motor downwards from vehicle.
11. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .

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