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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• If the alternatorC(3) is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (2) 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. Open retaining clips (3).
3. Release clamps (1), and pull hose (4) off connections.
4. Remove air filter housing (2)24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
5. Release clamp (5), and pull hose (6) off activated charcoal filter (4).

6. Remove pressure retention valve (2) from activated charcoal filter (4).
7. Release locking lug (1), and pull off activated charcoal filter (4) upwards.
8. Unscrew bolt (3), and move pipe slightly upwards.
9. Unscrew bolt (1) for refrigerant lines (2).
10. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
11. Unscrew securing bolts (2), and bolts (3) on alternatorC. [Note: If the alternatorC(3) is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (2) again except for the last 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.]
12. Remove alternatorC(3) from bracket (1).
13. Unscrew nut (1), and remove retainer from alternatorC.
14. Pry off cap (2).
15. Unscrew nut located below retainer, and remove battery positive wire from alternatorC.
16. Release connector (3) and disconnect.
17. Swing alternatorC(1) in (direction of arrow) out of vehicle. While doing this, push detached refrigerant lines (2) slightly aside.
18. 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.]
19. Secure retainer (arrow) on alternatorC in 9 o'clock position as shown in illustration.
20. Reconnect batteryA.
21. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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