Audi Q7: Starter
Overview - Starter

1 - Starter
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Starter, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr.37; Transmission, Removing and
Installing; Transmission Tightening Specifications.
3 - Spacer Sleeve
- Only on 4-cylinder engines
4 - Connector
5 - Nut
6 - B+ Terminal
7 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Automatic Transmission; Rep. Gr.37; Transmission, Removing and
Installing; Transmission Tightening Specifications.
Starter, Removing and Installing
Starter, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 3.0L TFSI Engine
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground cable from
the battery. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting".
- Remove the right engine support. Refer to
→ 6-Cyl. TDI Common Rail 3,0l 4V Motor (EA 897 Gen I); Rep.
Gr.13; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side; Engine Support,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and
then remove the mounting.

- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

- Remove the bolt -5- and nut
-4-.
- Remove the starter -1-,
disconnect the connector -3- and
free up the B+ wire -2-.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the
following:
- Check the sealing piece -arrow-
for the correct installation position.
- The area of the torque converter must be completely sealed.
TIP
If the starter assembly is difficult to move, use a
silicone-free lubricating spray.
- Connect the battery. Required actions.

Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Starter"
- Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.26; Emissions Control System; Overview - Emissions
Control System.
READ NEXT:
Component Location Overview - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
1 - Baseplate
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Retaining Plate for Distance Regulation Control Modules
-J
1 - Bolt
3 Nm
Quantity: 2
2 - Instrument Cluster - Low
With Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
Do not disassemble
If an LED for the indicator lamps or instrument cl
SEE MORE:
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends only using certain Infotainment
system functions, such as entering a destination
or pairing a mobile device, while the vehicle
is stationary. Always be prepared to stop operating
the Infotainment system in the interest
of your safety and the safety of other
Sensor and camera coverage areas
Fig. 96 Sensor coverage area
Fig. 97 Rearview camera coverage area
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do
not use any assist systems if there is damage in
there area of the sensors and cameras or on the
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