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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F)

Using torque wrenches -V.A.G 1331-/-V.A.G 1332-, this page covers removing the starter on DQ200 DSG Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models — disconnect the battery earth cable first.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
 

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F)

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Removing
–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery -A- → Chapter.
Vehicles with TDI engine
–  Remove air filter housing → Rep. gr.23.
Continued for all vehicles
 

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F)

–  If fitted, unscrew nut -1- from upper securing bolt of starter -B-.
–  If fitted, remove earth cable -2-.
 

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F)

–  Disconnect electrical connector -4-.
–  Press off cap -5-.
–  Unscrew nut -6- and remove terminal 30/B+.
–  Remove bolts -1- and -2- from starter -B--3-.
–  Remove starter -B--3- upwards.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - starter“
–  Reconnect battery -A- → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F)

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing starter, vehicles with double clutch gearbox (DQ200–7F) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 starter (DQ200 DSG)?
    Same principle but access differs due to the DQ200 housing shape. The intake manifold or other components may need moving for clearance.
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