Generator (Alternator)C (▸12/31/2005) - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7X

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📋 Procedure

1. Turn off the ignition, all the electrical devices, and remove the key from ignition.
2. Disconnect the BatteryA.
3. Remove air filter (right side), if it exists.
4. Remove central injection body, if it exists.
5. Remove spark plugs cables.

6. Disconnect the cables connected to Generator (Alternator)C.
7. Remove split front pulley of Generator (Alternator)C belt and remove trapezoid belt.
8. Loosen tensor belt.
9. Loosen accelerator cable.
10. Loosen fastening bolts of fan box and move it to have access to the cover fastening bolts.
11. Loosen the fastening screws (arrows) located at the fan box.
12. Remove alternator and fan from motor compartment.
13. Fasten the Generator (Alternator)C in a vise and remove the fan fastening nut.
14. Remove fan.
15. Loosen fastening screws (arrows) and remove lid from fan box.
16. Remove the front cogged half of split pulley.
17. Check trapezoidal belt tension. If necessary, trapezoidal belt tension must be adjusted, according to

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