Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 1.6 l MPI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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• Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect batteryA.
2. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. Remove tensioner for poly V-belt 13Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt.
4. ⚠ 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.
5. Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that refrigerant lines are not under tension.

6. Remove bolts (arrows).
7. Remove alternatorC(1) from bracket with electrical wiring still connected.
8. Release connector (3) and disconnect.
9. Pry off cap (2).
10. Unscrew nut and remove terminal 30/B+ (4).
11. Remove alternatorC(1) downwards to the right.
12. To facilitate positioning of alternatorC, slide bushes of alternator mounting slightly towards back.
13. Reconnect batteryA.
14. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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