Removing and installing alternator, 2.0 l, 100 kW or 103 kW TDI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F8

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
2. Pull engine cover off upwards (arrows).
3. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Service positioning
4. ⚠ 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.
5. Release connector (1) and disconnect.

6. Unscrew securing bolts of air conditioner compressor (arrows). [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 until it is ready to be reinstalled.When doing this, the hoses (2) must not be kinked or stretched.]
7. Unlock and separate connector of DF cable (1).
8. Lever off deflector cap (2).
9. Undo nut (1) and detach the B+ wire under it from the connecting thread of the alternator.
10. Undo nuts (3) and remove cable retainer (2) from alternator.
11. Unscrew both securing bolts (1) and securing nut (2) and place fuel filter (3) to one side. The fuel hoses can then remain connected.
12. Undo and remove the two bolts (arrows) securing the alternator.
13. Remove alternator by taking it upwards out of the vehicle.
14. ⚠ 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) about 4 mm in direction of arrow out of alternator housing.
15. Secure cable retainer (arrow) on rear of alternator in 3 o'clock position.
16. Tighten threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .
17. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Connecting battery .
18. Start engine and check belt running.

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