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Removing and installing alternator, 1.2 l injection engine with air conditioning system — AUDI

Removing and installing alternator, 1.2 l injection engine with air conditioning system on Audi: 15 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

15 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
  2. Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
  3. Unscrew the two securing bolts of air conditioner compressor (arrows).
  4. Release and disconnect electrical connector (1).
  5. Undo the third bolt (arrow) and remove air conditioner compressor from bracket. [Note: The hoses of the air conditioner compressor can remain connected.Suspend the air conditioner compressor (3) using a piece of wire (1) at a suitable position under the vehicle until it is ready to be reinstalled.Ensure that the hoses (2) are not stretched or kinked.]
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  1. Release and disconnect electrical connector (1).
  2. Pull off protective cap (arrow).
  3. Unscrew securing nut behind it and remove battery positive cable from alternator.
  4. Undo bolt securing the guide roller (arrow) and remove guide roller.
  5. Undo bolts securing alternator (arrows).
  6. Remove alternator by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
  7. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, make sure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are firmly secured in place.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeve (A) about 4 mm in (direction of arrow) out of alternator housing.
  8. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .
  9. Connecting battery .
  10. Start engine and check belt running.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.