Generator (Alternator)C - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• The procedures details in the workshop manual must be followed to connect and disconnect the battery . — Turn off the ignition, all the electrical devices, and remove the key from ignition.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The procedures details in the workshop manual must be followed to connect and disconnect the battery . — Turn off the ignition, all the electrical devices, and remove the key from ignition.
2. Disconnect the battery .
3. Place the lock support into maintenance position General body repairs, exterior50Lock support; maintenance position.
4. Remove the Poly-V belt13Pulley-side cylinder block; remove and install the toothed belt.
5. Loosen the 2 fastening bolts (Arrows) of the alternator.

6. Remove the alternator (1), based on the length of connected cables.
7. Unlock and remove the DF line connector (4) .
8. Unscrew the fastening nut (3) and remove the B+ cable (2) from the connection thread.
9. Remove the alternator (1) from over the vehicle.
10. ⚠ When installing used Poly-V belts, observe proper removal movement direction!Before installing the Poly-V belt, ensure that all aggregates (generator, air conditioning compressor) are firmly assembled in place.When fitting the belt, ensure proper Poly-V belt seating in the pulley! — Remove the threaded bushings (A) by approx. 4 mm from the alternator housing, in the direction of the arrow.
11. Tighten all bolted junctions to the tightening torques specified in the assembly overview section. .
12. Connect the battery .
13. Switch the ignition on, start the engine, and check the belt movement.

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