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Replacing the Starter Motor Brushes on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Starter motor

This guide outlines the procedure for removing and replacing the starter motor brushes on the Volkswagen Golf. First, open the bonnet of your car and begin to remove the starter motor by disconnecting the serpentine belt and the electrical wiring; unscrew its mounting bolts to remove it. Next, unscrew the bolts on the starter motor to access the internal coil; remove the central nut to pull out the old brushes and replace them with new original Volkswagen brushes!

Updated on 19 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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