Changing the starter?

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

118,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

TIMHINKELMYER

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Hello, I'm attempting to replace the starter in my Jetta. The old one came out without any problems. While installing the new one, I figured out the bottom of the front mounting bracket shifted just a few millimeters and won't accept the bottom starter bolt. It catches, then pops right back out. I can't seem to align this bottom hole. Do you have any tips to get this thing aligned?

Sep 12, 2015 at 2:01 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi,

The easiest thing to do is align things using a long screwdriver. Simply move things around to align. See if that helps.

Also, here is a link you may find helpful. It explains how in general to replace a starter. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

If you look at the attachments below, they are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Oct 2, 2021 at 9:21 PM

SQM

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hello,

To replace the starter, you will have to tilt the engine little bit.

I have attached the replacement procedure, have a look at it to see if you might have missed a step.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 2, 2021 at 9:22 PM