- New starter motor
- Socket wrench
- Wrenches
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Safety goggles
- Work gloves
Instructions:
1. Park your vehicle in a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow the engine to cool down completely before starting any work.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. This is important to prevent electrical shock while working on the starter.
3. Locate the starter motor. In the VW Touareg V8, the starter motor is located on the passenger side of the engine, near the bottom.
4. Remove the bolts that hold the starter in place. There will typically be two or three bolts holding the starter in place. Use a socket wrench to remove these bolts.
5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the starter. There will be two or three electrical connectors attached to the starter. Use a screwdriver to pry the connectors off the starter terminals.
6. Remove the starter from the vehicle. Once the bolts and electrical connections have been removed, you can carefully lift the starter out of the vehicle. Be careful not to drop it on your foot or any other body parts.
7. Install the new starter. Place the new starter in the position and insert the starter bolts. Tighten the bolts until they are snug. Then, reconnect the electrical connectors to the starter.
8. Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Once the starter is installed, you can reconnect the negative battery terminal.
9. Start your vehicle and test the starter. Once the battery terminal is reconnected, start your vehicle and check to make sure the starter is working properly.
Here are some additional tips for changing the starter in a VW Touareg V8:
- If you are not comfortable working on your vehicle, you can have the starter replaced by a qualified mechanic.
- Be sure to use safety goggles and work gloves when working on your vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is in a well-ventilated area.
