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– Remove bolt -1-.
– Unscrew electrical wire for terminal B+ -item 2-.
– Unplug electrical connector for terminal 50 -item 3-.
Note
Depending on version, terminal 50 may be screwed to starter.
– Guide starter downwards and remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Refit all cable ties at the same locations when reinstalling.
– Install cross member ⇒ Rep. gr. 40 .
– Install front right wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep. gr. 66 .
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 3 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Starter M10 45
To gearbox
M12 65
Terminal B+ to starter 16
Terminal 50 to starter 6.5
Exhaust system bracket 25
Heat shield to gearbox 23
Engine support to cylinder block 40
Clamp to engine support 10
Engine mounting to cross member 23
5.3 Vehicles with 4.2 ltr. FSI engine
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
5. Removing and installing starter 67