Removing and installing alternator - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. biturbo TDI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

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• Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after the other (arrows). Do not pull engine cover panel off abruptly or on one side only.
• Disregard (item 2).
• Disregard (item 1).
• 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. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery .
2. Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after the other (arrows). Do not pull engine cover panel off abruptly or on one side only.
3. Detach poly V-belt from alternator pulley 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belt.
4. Remove noise insulation panels General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
5. Remove bolt (1) and nut (3).

6. Detach strut (2) for lock carrier (right-side).
7. Remove bolts (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
8. Remove bolts (arrows), turn stop (1) for torque reaction support 90° and press upwards.
9. Loosen bolts (arrows) on cross member (2) for torque reaction support on both sides. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
10. Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
11. Release hose clip (3) and detach air hose from air pipe (right-side).
12. Remove bolts (arrows).
13. Detach air pipe (right-side) (2) with connection piece for air pipe (1) from turbocharger module and push to one side.
14. Unclip cover (1).
15. Remove bolt (2) and detach idler roller (right-side).
16. Remove bolt (bottom) (3) with ratchet wrench 13 mm T10384(arrows).
17. Pull bolt (bottom) out through opening in torque reaction support and cross member (to do so, move cross member).
18. Remove bolt (top) (2).
19. Move electrical wiring harness (right-side) clear at alternator (1).
20. Detach alternator from bracket.
21. Unplug electrical connector (1).
22. Pry off cap (2), unscrew nut and detach B+ wire (3).
23. Take out alternator (4) as shown in illustration. [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.]
24. To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back sliding bushes for securing bolts slightly.
25. Install air pipe (right-side) 21Charge air system; Exploded view - charge air system.
26. Install poly V-belt 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belt.
27. Connect battery. Steps required .
28. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

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