Removing and installing alternator - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine (PR number T0N or T1I) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• Disregard (items 1 … 4).
• If alternator sticks in bracket, screw bolts back in again down to the last 2 turns.Tap carefully on bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release bushes of alternator mountings.
• Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the bolts are tightened to the correct torque.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
3. Remove tensioner for poly V-belt 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt.
4. Remove bolts (arrows). [Note: Disregard (items 1 … 4).]
5. Remove nut (3) and bolt (1).

6. Remove brace (4) and leave coolant line (2) hanging.
7. Detach air conditioner compressor at bracket and lower slightly Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.
8. Unscrew nut (6) and pull off clamp (2).
9. Pry off cap (4).
10. Unscrew nut and remove terminal 30/B+ (item 3).
11. Remove bolts (arrows). [Note: If alternator sticks in bracket, screw bolts back in again down to the last 2 turns.Tap carefully on bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release bushes of alternator mountings.]
12. Remove alternator (1) from mounting with electrical wire still connected.
13. Unplug electrical connector (5).
14. Remove alternator downwards (have a second mechanic press air conditioner compressor towards right).
15. ⚠ Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor and refrigerant lines/hoses.Take care to avoid straining, kinking or bending refrigerant lines/hoses. — To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for securing bolts slightly. [Note: Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the bolts are tightened to the correct torque.]
16. Connect battery. Steps required .
17. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

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