STEVE-O Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 2001 auto s4 have everything off except the last bolt on the top of the starter. I have no clue how they expect for you to get to it. Has anyone possibly done one before and can guide me in the right direction? Almost the worst location for a starter to be placed. I have looked at all the forums and the only thing I could find was to ge in through the back of the subframe but I can not even see where the starter is from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Found this on Audizine, hope it helps: Replacing Starter DIY remove headlights and bumper, disconnect battery remove all rad support bolts and just slide it forward (dont disconnect coolant) 17mm on tensioner to get the accy belt off 8mm allen and 13mm bolts to get the alternator off ... once its loose undo the plug and 13mm on the back of the alternator pry/tap the alternator out of the way and take it out ... undo the connector and 13mm on the starter (use a deep socket 13mm), undo the AC line holder (13mm nut), intercooler hardpipe (2 - 5mm allen) and IC hose, and also the turbo outlet coupler (i take if off all as 1 big piece) now undo the 16mm bolts holding the starter in ... u have to go in from the back of the subframe ... the bottom bolt has a 16mm nut on the front side that you can hold with a long extension on a rachet ... once the bolts are off, you can just barely finagle the starter out ... reinstallation is reverse of removal :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 And one more link: http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2770987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I read that but going in from the back by the subframe is what gets me I can't even begin to see the bolt. You can see it from the front with everything off but can't get to it from the rear. I got a guy on the way who says he has done them before so we will see. Dealer wants almost 1000 to do the job I hope to be done with it and come in under 300 total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The bolt is hidden by the exhaust the turbo the motor mount its insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I got it but have decided at this point to go a different route with the car.. (see new thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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