Vehicles with automatic gearbox 09A — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

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• To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to
• For reasons of clarity, the battery and battery carrier are removed in the illustration opposite. The starter can also be installed and removed with the battery and battery carrier fitted.
• Do not undo the bolt (2).
• Do not kink the selector lever cable. — Detach plastic cap (1) from solenoid switch.
• To disconnect and connect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to

📋 Procedure

1. Unclip engine cover from engine. [Note: To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to]
2. Disconnect battery (see the separate procedure).
3. Detach intake hose (1), connector (2) and hose (3) from air mass meter.
4. Then remove complete air filter housing by unscrewing bolts (4) and (5). [Note: For reasons of clarity, the battery and battery carrier are removed in the illustration opposite. The starter can also be installed and removed with the battery and battery carrier fitted.]
5. Unbolt cable guide (arrow) from gearbox.

6. Move selector lever to "“P”" and push selector lever cable (1) off lever/selector shaft (4) using a screwdriver. [Note: Do not undo the bolt (2).]
7. Unclip circlip (3) from support bracket of selector lever cable and pull out selector lever cable.
8. ⚠ Do not kink the selector lever cable. — Detach plastic cap (1) from solenoid switch.
9. Unscrew hexagon nut from solenoid switch at terminal 30 (1).
10. Disconnect terminal 50 connection (2).
11. Unscrew bolt (1) and stud (2).
12. Lift starter off gearbox and remove. [Note: To disconnect and connect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to]
13. Reconnect battery.

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