Removing and installing alternator, 1.6 l diesel engine, common rail (TDI) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• The hoses of the air conditioner compressor can remain connected.Hang up air conditioner compressor somewhere suitable with a wire until it is reinstalled.Ensure that the hoses are not stretched or kinked.
• Unscrew the lower of the two bolts (1) by approx. 1 cm; the bracket on fuel filter has a slit in it for installation and removal.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
2. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier, up to 2011; Moving to and back from service position or General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier, as of 2011; Moving to and back from service position.
3. Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
4. Release and disconnect electrical connector (1).
5. Unscrew securing bolts of air conditioner compressor (arrows). [Note: The hoses of the air conditioner compressor can remain connected.Hang up air conditioner compressor somewhere suitable with a wire until it is reinstalled.Ensure that the hoses are not stretched or kinked.]

6. Release and disconnect connector of DF cable (1).
7. Lever off deflector cap (2).
8. Undo nut (1) and detach the B+ wire under it from the connecting thread of the alternator.
9. Undo nuts (3) and remove cable bracket (2) from alternator.
10. Undo the two securing bolts (1) and the nuts (2) of the fuel filter (3) and place fuel filter to one side. The fuel hoses can then remain connected. [Note: Unscrew the lower of the two bolts (1) by approx. 1 cm; the bracket on fuel filter has a slit in it for installation and removal.]
11. Undo and remove the two bolts (arrows) securing the alternator.
12. Remove alternator by taking it upwards out of the vehicle.
13. ⚠ 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.
14. Secure wiring retainer (arrow) on back of alternator in 3 o'clock position.
15. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .
16. Connecting battery .
17. Start engine and check belt running.

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