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Starter Removal & Installation Guide

This document provides instructions for removing and installing a starter on a vehicle. It lists several important cautions to take before beginning work, including obtaining the radio security code and disconnecting the battery. Several specialized tools are also listed. The steps for removal involve disconnecting electrical connectors, loosening mounting hardware, and removing retaining bolts. Mounting the new starter involves reversing these steps and torquing all hardware to the specified values.

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Starter Removal & Installation Guide

This document provides instructions for removing and installing a starter on a vehicle. It lists several important cautions to take before beginning work, including obtaining the radio security code and disconnecting the battery. Several specialized tools are also listed. The steps for removal involve disconnecting electrical connectors, loosening mounting hardware, and removing retaining bolts. Mounting the new starter involves reversing these steps and torquing all hardware to the specified values.

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Starter, Removing And Installing CAUTION!

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system: Obtain the anti-theft radio security code. Switch the ignition off. Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap. After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )

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VAG 1332 Torque wrench (or equivalent 40 - 200 Nm )

Removing NOTE: On vehicles with restricted access to the engine compartment, it may become necessary to bring the lock carrier/radiator support into service position Depending on engine type and additional equipment, it may become necessary to loosen the engine mounts and then lift the engine slightly with engine support bridge 10-222 A. Depending on engine and transmission type, it may become necessary to loosen the a/c refrigerant hoses from their mounting locations Depending on engine and transmission type, it may become necessary to loosen or remove the lines from the automatic transmission to the oil cooler Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap

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Unclip terminal 50 connector -1- and remove. Remove nut -2- at starter solenoid terminal 30 and remove connector eyelet from terminal. Tightening torque: 13 Nm (10 ft. lb)

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Loosen and remove clamp which secures heat shield to starter.

Mounting to engine block NOTE: Bracket -c- may not be installed on some engine/transmission types.

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Where applicable, remove M8 nut -arrow A-. Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft. lb.) . Remove both M5 nuts -arrows B-, and remove retaining bracket. Tightening torque 4 Nm (35 in lb) .

Mounting to transmission housing

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Remove upper M12 x 90 bolt -1- from transmission housing (end view of transmission housing illustrated). Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ft. lb) . Remove lower M12 x 67 bolt -2- from transmission housing. Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ft. lb) .

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