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– Detach electrical wires -2- and -3- at starter.
– Unscrew bolts -1- and -4- and remove starter.
Note
Shown with engine support removed for illustration purposes.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Renew self-locking nuts.
– Install drive shaft (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 40 .
– Install alternator ⇒ page 30 .
– Install lock carrier with attachments ⇒ Rep. gr. 50 .
– Install front bumper cover ⇒ Rep. gr. 63 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Starter to gearbox 65
Earth cable to starter 20
Terminal B+ to starter 16
Bracket for noise insulation to body 9
5.7 Vehicles with 4.0 ltr. TDI engine
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
Note
♦
All cable ties unfastened or cut open during removal must be
reattached in same position when installing.
♦
Reattach heat shield sleeves at the same locations when re‐
installing.
– Lower subframe ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 .
– Remove front exhaust pipe (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 26 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
78 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS