Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 2.0 l diesel engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code A32

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• When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Disconnect batteryA.
2. Holding engine cover panel at corners, jerk it upwards in (direction of arrows) out of attachment points.
3. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Service position.
4. Remove coolant circulation pump 2V17819Coolant pump, regulation of cooling system; Electric coolant pump.
5. ⚠ Prior to removal, mark top side and direction of rotation of 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! — Remove poly V-belts 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belts.

6. Release and disconnect connector (1) on air conditioner compressor.
7. Undo bolts (arrows) holding air conditioner compressor in place. [Note: The hoses of the air conditioner compressor can remain connected.Suspend the air conditioner compressor using a piece of wire at a suitable position beneath the vehicle until it is ready to be reinstalled.Ensure that the hoses are not stretched or kinked.]
8. Unlock and separate connector (DF cable) (1).
9. Lever off deflector cap (2).
10. Undo nut (1) and detach the B+ wire under it from the connecting thread of the alternatorC.
11. Undo nut (3) are remove wire holder (2) from alternatorC.
12. Undo the two bolts (arrows) holding alternator C in place.
13. Remove alternatorC.
14. ⚠ When fitting used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, make sure that all ancillaries (alternatorC, air conditioner compressor, power assisted steering vane pump) are secured tightly.When fitting poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on the pulleys. — Drive threaded sleeves (A) roughly 2 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternatorC housing.
15. Secure wiring retainer (arrow) on back of alternatorC in 3 o'clock position.
16. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
17. ⚠ Comply with the instructions regarding threaded connections of the battery terminals . — Reconnect batteryA.
18. Start engine and check belt running.
19. Stop engine.

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