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– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at engine mounting (left-
side).
– Unscrew bolts -1 ... 4- and detach engine support with engine
mounting.
– Unscrew earth wire -4- at starter.
– Detach electrical wires -2- and -3- at starter.
– Unscrew bolts -1- and -5- and remove starter.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Install engine ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Starter to gearbox M10x40 45
M10x135
1)
65
Terminal B+ to starter 16
Earth cable to starter 22
Engine support to cylinder block 40
•
1)
Bolt strength rating 10.9.
5.5 Vehicles with 6.0 ltr. MPI engine
Removing
• Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-
type assembly platform - VAS 6131- ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- at front gearbox mounting (left and
right).
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
74 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS