Removing and installing alternator, petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Disconnect battery .
2. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Moving to and back from service position.
3. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
4. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) of alternatorC.
5. Remove alternator 1C(1) and turn it over, taking into account the lengths of attached wires.

6. Release and pull off DF cable connector (4).
7. Undo nut (3) and detach B+ wire (2) from connection thread.
8. Remove alternatorC(1) by taking it upwards out of vehicle.
9. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts, take note of the direction of rotation as marked during removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded bushes (A) roughly 4 mm in direction of arrow out of alternatorC housing.
10. Connecting battery .
11. Start engine and check belt running.

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