Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 2.0 l TSI engine, except for Volkswagen R GmbH — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• Coolant pipes and hose can remain connected.
• Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from batteryA.
2. Release locking lug (3) in (direction of arrow), and remove activated charcoal filter (1) upwards.
3. Lay activated charcoal filter (1) with breather line (arrow) and line (2) to one side.
4. Unscrew securing bolts (arrows), and place coolant pipes with hose (1) on top. [Note: Coolant pipes and hose can remain connected.]
5. Remove oil pressure switch F1(4) and oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378(1)17Oil filter, oil pressure switch.

6. Remove oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378(1)17Oil filter, oil pressure switch; Removing and installing oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure F378.
7. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
8. Unscrew lower securing bolts (arrows) on alternatorC.
9. Unscrew upper securing bolts (arrows) on alternatorC.
10. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
11. Pry off cap (1).
12. Unscrew nut (2), and remove battery positive wire (1) from alternatorC.
13. Remove alternatorC upwards.
14. Reconnect batteryA.
15. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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