Removing and installing alternator, 3.2 l injection engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
2. Place lock carrier in service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier.
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4. Pull activated charcoal filter (1) upwards out of fasteners (arrows).
5. Place activated charcoal filter (1) with connected hoses to one side.

6. Separate connector (1), remove wire from cable holder (2) and pull off deflector cap (3).
7. ⚠ 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! — Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
8. Relieve tension in poly V-belt by swinging tensioning element in (direction of arrow) and holding it in place with the locking pin T10060 A.
9. Remove poly V-belt.
10. Remove locking device of tensioning element.
11. Remove securing bolt of alternator (arrow).
12. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation.
13. Remove lower idler wheel securing bolt (arrow) and remove idler wheel.
14. Remove lower alternator securing bolt (arrow).
15. Remove alternator from vehicle.
16. Drive threaded sleeves (A) about 4 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternator housing.
17. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .
18. ⚠ Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt . — Reconnect battery .
19. Start engine and check belt is running correctly.
20. Switch off engine.

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