How do I remove the starter motor?

2000 AUDI A3
103,000 MILES
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ADRIANKENNETH
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I need to remove the starter motor
Jan 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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JACKSPRAT
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It depends which engine you have fitted.whichever it is remember to disconnect the battery before beginning. After that there should be one large wire connected with a nut (13mm/12" socket) , and one smaller push on connector. Then remove the securing bolts and out it should come.
Jan 10, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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I am attaching removal instructions and the figures, FIG, referred to in them
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Jan 11, 2012 at 3:02 AM
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