Starter Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable with the ignition switched off.

CAUTION

As a result, information is erased from electronic control unit memories, such as the radio code. Without the code, the radio can only be activated by the manufacturer or an AUDI dealer. Therefore, refer to the Entering Radio Code sub-section.

Diesel Engine

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the battery. Refer to the sub-section Removing and installing battery.

2. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the battery bracket (arrows in the illustration). All vehicles

3. Disconnect wire –1–.

4. Disconnect connector –2– and remove it from the holder.

5. Disconnect wire –4– and disconnect connector –3–.

6. Remove the wires from the guide.

7. Unscrew the upper starter mounting bolt –1–.

8. Remove the center noise insulation panel.

9. Detach the power steering pressure line from the holder (arrow on the right in the illustration).

10. Unscrew the lower starter mounting bolt –2–.

11. Remove the starter downward.

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. Install the starter and secure it to the transmission with a torque of 65 N·m.

2. Secure the power steering pressure line with a torque of 20 N·m.

3. Connect the electrical wire of terminal 30 to the starter and tighten with a torque of 16 N·m.

4. Connect the terminal connector.

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5. Install the center noise insulation panel.

6. Diesel engine: Secure the battery bracket and install the battery. Refer to the sub-section Removing and installing battery.

7. Connect the negative (–) battery cable.

CAUTION

Activate the height memory function of the power window regulator, and set the clock and enter the radio code. Refer to the sub-sections Removing and installing battery and Entering radio code.