Removing and installing alternator, 3.2 l V6 engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Noise insulation.
3. Set lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Lock carrier.
4. Remove air filter (petrol engine) Power unit24.
5. Release and disconnect electrical connector of DF cable (1) and pull off protective cap (2).

6. Unbolt battery positive cable (arrow) from alternator.
7. Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
8. Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
9. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) of alternator from bracket.
10. Take out alternator.
11. ⚠ 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) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeves (A) about 4 mm in direction of arrow out of alternator housing.
12. Fit alternator to bracket and tighten securing bolts.
13. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques Assembly overview - alternator, 3.2 l V6 engine.
14. Install poly V-belt Power unit13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
15. On V6 petrol engine, unscrew thrust bolt M8×50 from belt tensioner.
16. Connecting battery .
17. Start engine and check belt running.

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