Removing and installing alternatorC, 2.0 l, 85 kW petrol 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. Remove air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
4. Detach connector (DF wire) (1) and remove shielding cover (2).
5. Unscrew B+ wire (arrow) from alternatorC.

6. ⚠ 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.
7. Remove tensioning element together with lifting eye 13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Assembly overview - poly V-belt drive.
8. Undo bolts (arrows) holding alternator C in place.
9. Unscrew wire holder (arrow) from alternatorC.
10. Remove alternatorC.
11. Drive threaded sleeves (A) roughly 4 mm in direction of (arrow) out of alternatorC housing.
12. Secure wiring retainer (arrow) on back of alternatorC in 12 o'clock position.
13. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
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. — Reconnect batteryA.
15. Start engine and check belt running.
16. Stop engine.

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