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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Service and Repair
Starter motor, removing and installing
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Obtain radio anti-theft code.
- Ignition OFF!
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Notes: After reconnecting battery:
- Activate vehicle vehicle equipment such as radio, clock and power windows as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- On vehicles equipped with OBD II, activate readiness code
Removing
- Install engine support bridge assembly 1O-222A and 1O-222A/1.
- Remove black plastic cap and connector -arrows- from solenoid.
- Unlatch connector at solenoid terminal 50 -upper arrow- and disconnect.
- Remove nut securing wiring to solenoid terminal 30 (B+) -lower arrow-.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (10 ft lb)
- Remove all brackets and fasteners that secure starter to transmission housing.
1.8 liter, 2.0 liter and 1.9 liter engines with manual transmission, starter fasteners
M8 nut -arrow- for bracket Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
M10 x 60 bolt -arrow Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
M1O x 140 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M1O x 140 upper bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
2.8 liter engine with manual transmission, starter fasteners
M1O x 35 combination bolt -i- Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 ft lb)
M1O x 35 bolt -2- Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 ft lb)
All engines with automatic transmission, starter fasteners
M1O x 35 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M1O x 35 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M8 nut -arrow- at combination bolt Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Obtain radio anti-theft code.
- Ignition OFF!
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Notes: After reconnecting battery:
- Activate vehicle vehicle equipment such as radio, clock and power windows as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- On vehicles equipped with OBD II, activate readiness code
Removing
- Install engine support bridge assembly 1O-222A and 1O-222A/1.
- Remove black plastic cap and connector -arrows- from solenoid.
- Unlatch connector at solenoid terminal 50 -upper arrow- and disconnect.
- Remove nut securing wiring to solenoid terminal 30 (B+) -lower arrow-.
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (10 ft lb)
- Remove all brackets and fasteners that secure starter to transmission housing.
1.8 liter, 2.0 liter and 1.9 liter engines with manual transmission, starter fasteners
M8 nut -arrow- for bracket Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
M10 x 60 bolt -arrow Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
M1O x 140 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M1O x 140 upper bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
2.8 liter engine with manual transmission, starter fasteners
M1O x 35 combination bolt -i- Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 ft lb)
M1O x 35 bolt -2- Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 ft lb)
All engines with automatic transmission, starter fasteners
M1O x 35 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M1O x 35 combination bolt -arrow- Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
M8 nut -arrow- at combination bolt Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.