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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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• Make sure poly V-belt is properly seated and correctly routed.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
2. Slacken off poly V-belt and detach from alternator pulley 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. Remove front wheel spoiler General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front).
4. Remove nut (1).
5. Cut through cable ties (3 and 4) and detach bracket (2) for wiring harness.

6. Unplug electrical connector (1) at oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
7. Move wiring harness (3) clear at alternator (arrows).
8. Remove nuts (4 and 5) and bolts (2 and 6).
9. Unscrew nut (1) and detach B+ wire (2).
10. Unplug electrical connector (3).
11. Detach alternator (4) from threaded pins and take out from below.
12. Make sure poly V-belt is properly seated and correctly routed.
13. Connect battery. Steps required .
14. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.

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