Removing and installing alternator, 2.0 l, 162 kW TSI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.
• If alternatorC(3) is stuck in its bracket (1), screw bolts in again to 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.
• Ensure that bushes of alternator mounting slide freely and are not to tight (loosen, if necessary); otherwise clamping force of sliding bushes is too low even if specified torque is applied.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.
2. Remove poly V-belts 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belts.
3. Detach clamps (1) of intake pipes (3) using hose clip pliersV.A.G 1921 and remove from connecting pipes.
4. Open retaining clamps (2) of intake pipe (3).
5. Take intake pipe (3) out of engine compartment.

6. Open retaining clamps (1) and move coolant hose (2) to one side.
7. Remove bolt (1).
8. Undo nut (3) and remove coolant pipe (2) from threaded element.
9. Release and disconnect connector (1).
10. Lever off cover (3) and undo nut beneath it.
11. Remove terminal 30/B+ (2).
12. Unclip filler neck (1) from bracket in direction of arrow.
13. Release and disconnect connector (1).
14. Release locking lugs (1).
15. Pull bracket for filler neck (2) upwards and remove it.
16. Unscrew and remove bolts (2) of alternatorC(3). [Note: If alternatorC(3) is stuck in its bracket (1), screw bolts in again to 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.]
17. Remove alternatorC(3) from bracket (1).
18. Move alternatorC(1) in direction of arrow and remove upwards from vehicle. Slightly press the detached coolant hose und coolant pipe (2) aside.
19. To facilitate positioning of alternatorC, slide bushes of alternator mounting slightly towards back. [Note: Ensure that bushes of alternator mounting slide freely and are not to tight (loosen, if necessary); otherwise clamping force of sliding bushes is too low even if specified torque is applied.]

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