Removing and installing alternatorC, 1.6 l, 77 kW diesel engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When disconnecting or reconnecting the batteryA, adhere strictly to the procedure described in the workshop manual . — Disconnect batteryA.
2. Remove engine cover 10Engine cover ; Removing and installing engine cover .
3. Move lock carrier to service position General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Moving to service position.
4. ⚠ 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-belt 13Cylinder block on pulley side; Removing and installing poly V-belt.
5. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.

6. Remove air conditioner compressor Heating, Air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and installing on bracket.
7. Unlock and separate connector (DF cable) (1).
8. Lever off deflector cap (2).
9. Undo nut (1) and detach the B+ wire under it from the connecting thread of the alternatorC.
10. Undo nut (3) are remove wire holder (2) from alternatorC.
11. Undo bolts (1) and nuts (2) of the fuel filter (3) and place fuel filter (3) to one side. The fuel hoses can then remain connected.
12. Undo 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 4 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. Reconnect batteryA.
18. Start engine and check belt running.
19. Stop engine.

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