Removing and installing alternator, 1.4 l, 110 kW TSI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

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• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
• Before installing the air conditioner compressor, ensure that both centring sleeves are inserted in the threaded holes (one above the other) of the bracket.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
2. Removing engine cover panel Power unit15Engine cover panel.
3. Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Dismantling and assembling engine; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
4. Release tension in upper tensioning roller again.
5. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows) and remove upper belt tensioner from vehicle.

6. Unscrew securing bolts of air conditioner compressor (arrows).
7. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
8. Unscrew third securing bolt (arrow) and remove air conditioner compressor from bracket. [Note: When removing the air conditioner compressor, ensure that both centring sleeves remain in the threaded holes (one on top of the other) of the bracket.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 beneath the vehicle until it is ready to be reinstalled.Ensure, when doing this, that the hoses (2) are not stretched or kinked.]
9. Unlock and separate connector of DF cable (1).
10. Lever off protective cap (2).
11. Undo nut (1) and detach the B+ wire under it from the connecting thread of the alternator.
12. Undo nuts (3) and remove cable retainer (2) from alternator.
13. Unscrew securing bolts of alternator (arrows).
14. Remove alternator downwards out of vehicle.
15. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, make sure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power assisted steering vane pump) are secured tightly.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeves (A) approx. 4 mm in (direction of arrow) out of alternator housing.
16. Secure cable retainer (arrow) on back of alternator in 9 o'clock position. [Note: Before installing the air conditioner compressor, ensure that both centring sleeves are inserted in the threaded holes (one above the other) of the bracket.]
17. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .
18. ⚠ Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt . — Connecting battery .
19. Start engine and check belt running.

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