Removing and installing alternator, 8-cyl. 4.2 l direct injection engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

• Renewed: seals

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine 8-cyl. injection engine (direct injection)10Removing and installing engine.
2. Remove poly V-belt 8-cyl. injection engine (direct injection)13Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. Disconnect connector for DF wire.
4. Pull off protective cap (arrow).
5. Unscrew B+ (battery positive) wire (arrow) from alternator.

6. Remove securing bolt (1) and remove bracket (2) for coolant pipe from alternator.
7. Pull coolant pipes (3) out of alternator.
8. Remove M8x90 securing bolts (arrows) for alternator.
9. ⚠ 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, vane pump) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Tighten threaded connections to specified torque setting.
10. Renew seals on coolant pipes.

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