Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 1.4 l TDI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

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• If alternator (1) is stuck in the bracket, screw bolts (arrows) back in to the last 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.
• Ensure that bushes of alternator mounting slide freely and are not to tight (loosen, if necessary); otherwise clamping force of sliding bushes is too low even if specified torque is applied.
• Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery .
2. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. ⚠ Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines and refrigerant hoses:Make sure refrigerant lines and hoses are not excessively stretched, kinked or bent. — Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket Heating, air conditioning system87Air conditioner compressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and installing on bracket.
4. Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that refrigerant lines are not under tension.
5. Unscrew bolts (arrow) of alternator (1). [Note: If alternator (1) is stuck in the bracket, screw bolts (arrows) back in to the last 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.]

6. Remove alternator (1) from bracket with electrical wiring still connected.
7. Disconnect electrical connector (5).
8. Lever off cap (4) for 30/B+ cable (3).
9. Unscrew nut, and remove 30/B+ cable (3).
10. If fitted, unscrew nut (6), and pull off clamp (2).
11. Remove alternator (1) downwards and to the right.
12. To facilitate positioning of alternator, slide bushes of alternator mounting slightly towards back. [Note: Ensure that bushes of alternator mounting slide freely and are not to tight (loosen, if necessary); otherwise clamping force of sliding bushes is too low even if specified torque is applied.]
13. Connecting battery .
14. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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