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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. ⚠ 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 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 wiring retainer (arrow) from rear of alternator.
4. Disconnect connector of DF cable (1) and pull off protective cap (2).
5. Unscrew securing nut behind that and remove battery positive cable from alternator.

6. Unscrew and remove bolts (arrows) of alternator.
7. Remove alternator upwards out of vehicle.
8. ⚠ 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 conditioner compressor) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeves (A) roughly 4 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternator housing.
9. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques .
10. Connect battery .
11. Start engine and check belt running.

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