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Removing and installing alternator - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing alternator - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine on Audi: 19 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

19 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
  2. Remove bolts (1, 2).
  3. Release hose clips (1, 2) and remove air hose.
  4. Seal off open pipes and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
  5. Vehicles with two fans: Remove radiator cowl 19Radiator/radiator fans; Removing and installing radiator cowl.
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  1. Move clear coolant hose (3).
  2. Release hose clip (2).
  3. Remove bolts (arrows).
  4. Unplug electrical connector (1).
  5. Remove air pipe (right-side).
  6. Detach air conditioner compressor at bracket and lower slightly Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket.
  7. Move electrical wiring harness clear (arrow).
  8. Remove bolts (5, 6) and move alternator (4) forwards.
  9. Unplug electrical connector (3).
  10. Pry off cap (2).
  11. Unscrew nut and remove terminal 30/B+ (item 1).
  12. Remove alternator downwards and to the right.
  13. Connect battery. Steps required .
  14. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.