Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 2.0 l TSI engine

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Engine bung set -VAS 6122-

Removing

• With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery -A- → Chapter.
• Remove radiator cowl → Rep. gr.19.
• Remove poly V-belt → Rep. gr.13.

• Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-.

• Release hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air intake hose.
• Seal open lines and connections with suitable plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.

• Lay coolant hose -3- to one side.
• Loosen hose clip -2-.
• Remove bolts -arrows-.
• Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
• Remove air pipe (right-side).

Vehicles with air conditioner

Caution Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines and refrigerant hoses: Make sure refrigerant lines and hoses are not excessively stretched, kinked or bent.

• Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket → Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87.
• Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that refrigerant lines are not under tension.

Continued for all vehicles

• Move electrical wiring harness clear -arrow-.
• Unscrew bolts -5- and -6-, and move alternator -C--4- towards front.
• Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
• Pry off cap -2-.
• Unscrew nut and remove terminal 30/B+ -1-.
• Remove alternator -C--4- downwards (towards centre of vehicle).

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Reconnect battery -A- → Chapter.
• Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - alternator“