Removing and installing alternator for 4-cylinder diesel engine ▸ 05.00 — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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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. ⚠ 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! — Lift tensioning roller with poly V-belt leverVAS 3299 and remove poly V-belt from alternator belt pulley.
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4. Release and separate the connector of the DF cable (2).
5. Remove protective cap and unscrew B+ cable (1) from alternator.

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

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