Removing and installing alternator, 2.0 l natural gas engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Any work to be done on the high-pressure lines of the natural gas system must be carried out by fully trained personnel. — Disconnect battery .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Any work to be done on the high-pressure lines of the natural gas system must be carried out by fully trained personnel. — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove bracket (arrow) upwards.
3. Release and disconnect connector of DF cable (1).
4. Pull off protective cap (2).
5. Unscrew cable holder (3) from alternator.

6. Unscrew B+ wire (arrow) from alternator.
7. Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
8. Undo lower bolt securing alternator (arrow).
9. Remove hexagon nut (2).
10. Undo upper bolt securing alternator (1).
11. Remove alternator by taking it upwards out of the vehicle.
12. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts, take note of the direction of rotation as marked during removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, vane pump) are secured tightly.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys!The alternator must be installed carefully in order to avoid any damage to the low-pressure line to the gas rail. — Drive threaded sleeve (A) about 4 mm in direction of arrow out of alternator housing.
13. Secure wiring retainer (arrow) on back of alternator in 12 o'clock position.
14. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview:
15. Start engine and check belt running.

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