Use a 13mm socket and extension and remove the nut holding the wiring bracket on the top of the starter. Slide the metal bracket off. Move to the top of the vehicle and remove the 18mm bolt holding the starter on.
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How to replace the starter on the GTI Mark V?
The replacement of the starter on the GTI Mark V involves working both below the car as well as in the engine compartment. You will have to jack up and safely support the vehicle. Please see our article on jacking up and supporting your car. Begin by opening the hood and having a look at the engine.
How do I remove the DSG starter?
The service manual says that the DSG starter should be removed from the top and moved up during removal. Remove the ground cable (1x 13mm nut, blue arrow) and the electrical plug's locking tab. Remove the plug (yellow arrow). Ignore the removed shifter cables.
How do you remove the starter from the bellhousing?
The nut sits on top of a long 18mm bolt. Underneath the car, remove the cable harness (1x 13mm nut, it also sits on top of a long bolt). Remove the 2x 18mm long bolts holding the starter to the transmission bellhousing.
How do I remove the starter from a manual transmission car?
A manual transmission car is shown, DSG (auto) is similar. The service manual says that the DSG starter should be removed from the top and moved up during removal. Remove the ground cable (1x 13mm nut, blue arrow) and the electrical plug's locking tab. Remove the plug (yellow arrow). Ignore the removed shifter cables.
The replacement of the starter on the GTI Mark 4 involves working both below the car as well as in the engine compartment
If you car has the under trays removing the left side shield will make the job easier.
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Figure 1 Begin by disconnecting the ground strap from the terminal on the battery (yellow arrow) and making sure it cannot accidentally come in contact with it while you are working on the car.
If your starter is beginning to make clicking sounds and not starting the motor or it is not turning the motor over as easily as before it may be time to replace your starter before it leaves you stranded at the side of the road
Make sure to check the battery and connections before replacing your starter. If you remove the starter most local parts stores will load test it for you for free and some places can now perform the test with the starter still in the car.
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Figure 1 Begin by opening the hood and having a look at the engine. You will need to remove the engine cover (red arrow)
Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
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Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
1 banana job. You need 1 x trolley jack, 1 x 8 mm allen key, 1 x 17 spanner, 1 x 13 spanner and about 15 minutes.
Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
panic-mechanic wrote: 1 banana job. You need 1 x trolley jack, 1 x 8 mm allen key, 1 x 17 spanner, 1 x 13 spanner and about 15 minutes.
Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
panic-mechanic wrote: 1 banana job. You need 1 x trolley jack, 1 x 8 mm allen key, 1 x 17 spanner, 1 x 13 spanner, 6 cold ones of your choice and about 15 minutes.
Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
The one that I bought from GW many years ago was a Bosh "remanufactured" unit ... Put it in my wifes Chico and it was sold with that starter about 3-4 years later without any issues.
Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
panic-mechanic wrote: Gw sells the same starter. Just the price is better.
Re: Replacing a Starter on a Golf 1
panic-mechanic wrote: 1 banana job. You need 1 x trolley jack, 1 x 8 mm allen key, 1 x 17 spanner, 1 x 13 spanner and about 15 minutes.
