Removing and installing alternator, 4.2 l TDI engine, 250 kW — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine 10.
2. Release and disconnect connector (2).
3. Remove securing nut (3) and remove B+ wire (4) from connector thread.
4. Clamp off coolant hoses (1) with hose clamps to 25 mm3094.
5. Open the hose clips and pull the coolant hoses off the alternator.

6. Drain any escaping coolant fluid in a suitable container.
7. Remove poly V-belt 10.
8. ⚠ 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! — Unscrew securing bolts (1) and (2), and remove belt tensioner (3).
9. Remove the two securing bolts (arrows) and remove alternator.
10. Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
• Securing starter, vehicles with an automatic gearbox · 2 torque figures
• Separating seat frame and backrest frame
• Dismantling and assembling power steering rack (TRW)
• Installing vane pump – VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra · 1 torque figures
• Adjusting window regulator · 2 torque figures