Removing and installing alternator, 1.2 l TSI engine: VW Touran I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. ⚠ Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed! — Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Dismantling and assembling engine; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. Remove securing bolts (arrows) of air conditioner compressor.
4. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
5. Undo third securing bolt (arrow) and remove air conditioner compressor from bracket. [Note: The hoses of the air conditioner compressor can remain connected.Suspend the air conditioner compressor (3) using a piece of wire (1) at a suitable position under the vehicle until it is ready to be reinstalled.Ensure that the hoses (2) are not stretched or kinked.]

6. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
7. Pull off protective cap (arrow).
8. Unscrew securing nut behind that and remove battery positive cable from alternator.
9. Unscrew securing bolt (arrow) of idler pulley, and remove idler pulley.
10. Remove securing bolts (arrows) of alternator.
11. Remove alternator by taking it downwards out of the vehicle.
12. ⚠ When installing used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioning compressor) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeves (A) about 4 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternator housing.
13. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .
14. Connecting battery .
15. Start engine and check belt running.

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