Electrical System (27 Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control): Specifications: Starter

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Starter
Component Bolt Size Nm
2.0 L TSFI (BPY, CBFA, CCTA)
Starter to manual transmission   80
Bracket for the electrical wires   23
Terminal B+ to starter   16
Ground cable to starter   23
     
3.2L MPI (BUB, CBRA)
Starter to DSG transmission   40
Bracket for the electrical wires   23
Terminal B+ to starter   16
Ground wire to transmission   22
Air filter housing lower section to bracket   10
Air filter housing lower section bracket to transmission   10
     
2.0L TDI CR (CBEA)
Starter to transmission   40
Terminal B+ to starter   15
RENDER: 1.0x

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