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How to replace the starter motor on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Starter motor

This guide shows how to remove and replace the starter motor on an Audi A3, following these simple instructions. First, open the bonnet of your car and disconnect the battery by removing one of the terminals; then remove the air filter box by unscrewing the screws on the sides and removing the intake hose, as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the bolts of the starter motor, remove it, and replace it with the new one; reconnect everything and reassemble!

Updated on 19 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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