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How do you replace the starter motor on the Audi A3?

Model: Audi A3 8L, MK 1 - Years 1996-2003
Part: Starter motor

In order to replace the starter motor of the Audi A3 you have to open the hood in order to access the components inside the engine compartment: here it will be necessary to unscrew the screws that secure the battery, disconnect the cables and remove this. last from its housing. When the battery has been removed, it will be necessary to unscrew the bolts that secure the panel below, which protects the motor. By removing this panel, you can unscrew the fixing bolts of the motor, disconnecting its cables and connectors and removing it from its housing, replacing it with a new one.

Posted on 14 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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