Removing and installing alternator, 1.4 l 63 kW injection engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 601, 602, 612, 641, 642, 643, 604, 644, 614, 603

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Detach connectors (1) and (2).
3. Detach connector of DF cable (1).
4. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Assembly overview - noise insulation (petrol engine).
5. Pull protective cap (1) off.

6. Unscrew nut behind and remove battery positive cable (2) from alternator.
7. ⚠ Prior to removal, mark top side and direction of rotation of poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the poly V-belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the poly V-belt will be destroyed! — Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Dismantling and assembling engine; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
8. Slacken off tensioning element again to gain access to the alternator securing bolts.
9. Unscrew and remove bolts (arrows) of alternator.
10. Remove wiring retainer (arrow) from rear of alternator.
11. Remove alternator upwards out of vehicle.
12. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are secure.When fitting poly V-belt, make sure poly V-belt is properly seated on the pulleys. — Drive threaded sleeves (A) roughly 4 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternator housing.
13. Secure cable retainer (arrow) on back of alternator in 9 o'clock position.
14. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques .
15. Connect battery .
16. Start engine and check poly V-belt running.

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