Starter motor. Easy to replace?

[Johnny Bravo]

I have to replace my starter motor because is giving signs is about to fail.
I saw one time, when the intake pipes were off the car, that it can be reached from above.
Is there something else I should know or can it be removed without too much effort?

My engine is the 2.0 TDI BKD.

 

[NHN]

Fairly simple, remove intake, its right below, undo the connector, then undo the nut with the big wire, unbolt the 2 hex bolts, iirc, then remove sideways up at an angle, install in reverse.

 

[Brodster]

Dont do it in reverse.....too dangerous as you might knock someone over

 

[hades-]

disconnect battery
i didnt and shorted someting out

 

[NHN]

Ok ok, goes without saying, lol, I should allow for the well versed or the learners lol.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Thank you all!
It seems I'll do it myself.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Dont do it in reverse.....too dangerous as you might knock someone over

Only the wall behind the car...

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Done!
One hour job for starter motor and tandem pump.

 

[NHN]

An hours job took you 1.5 months to get it done lmao.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Well I actually did it in July on the 12 but I forgot about the topic