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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

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• If the alternatorC is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (arrows) again except for 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 batteryA.
2. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
3. Release and disconnect connector (DF wire) (1) on alternatorC.
4. Pry off cap (2).
5. Unscrew nut (arrow), and remove battery positive wire from alternatorC.

6. If fitted, unscrew nut (arrow), and remove retainer.
7. Undo bolts (arrows) holding alternator C in place. [Note: If the alternatorC is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (arrows) again except for the last 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.]
8. Remove alternatorC.
9. To facilitate positioning of alternatorC, 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.]
10. If fitted, secure retainer (arrow) on back of alternatorC in 9 o'clock position.
11. Reconnect batteryA.
12. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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