Removing and installing alternator for 1.8 l, 2.0 l 4-cylinder petrol injection engines and 1.9 l 4-cylinder diesel engines 06.00 ▸ — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

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

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. ⚠ 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! — Swivel tensioner in direction of (arrow) to release tension on poly V-belt.
3. Lock tensioning device with locking pin T10060 A
4. Remove poly V-belt from alternator belt pulley.
5. Release and separate the connector of the DF cable (2).

6. Remove protective cap and unscrew B+ cable (1) from alternator.
7. Unscrew wiring retainer (3).
8. Remove both securing bolts (arrows) and remove alternator from vehicle.
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 conditioning 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.
10. Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
11. ⚠ Observe notes for battery pole terminal clamp bolt . — Reconnect battery .
12. Start engine and check belt is running correctly.
13. Switch off engine.

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