Removing and installing alternatorC, vehicles with 1.2 l TSI engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• If the alternatorC is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (arrows) 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. 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. Remove poly V-belt 13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Assembly overview - poly V-belt drive.
5. If the tensioning device covers the lower securing bolt for alternatorC, remove tensioning device for poly V-belt 13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Removing and installing tensioning device for poly V-belt.

6. If fitted, remove idler pulley 13Cylinder block, belt pulley end; Assembly overview - poly V-belt drive.
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines and refrigerant hoses:Make sure refrigerant lines and hoses are not excessively stretched, kinked or bent. — Remove air conditioner compressor (3) with refrigerant lines (2) connected from bracket Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Removing and installing air conditioner compressor.
8. Use a piece of wire (1) to suspend air conditioner compressor (3) at a suitable position under the vehicle.
9. Release and disconnect connector (DF wire) (1) on alternatorC.
10. Lever off cap (arrow).
11. Unscrew nut located beneath cap, and remove terminal 30/B+.
12. Undo bolts (arrows) holding alternator C in place. [Note: If the alternatorC is stuck in its bracket, screw in bolts (arrows) again except for the last 2 turns.Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release sliding bushes of alternator mounting.]
13. Remove alternatorC downwards from vehicle.
14. 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.]
15. Reconnect batteryA.
16. Always start engine and check belt running after completing work.

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