Alternator removal: VW Vehicles without power steering 1.0 (AER, ALL)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6X1

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin, torque wrench

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• Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
• When installing poly V-belt, ensure that belt seats correctly in pulleys.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.
2. Loosen alternator securing bolts.
3. Fit tensioning lever3297, secure with locking pin and pivot alternator downwards (use, for example, torque wrench to drive tensioning lever3297).
4. Remove or fit poly V-belt. [Note: When installing poly V-belt, ensure that belt seats correctly in pulleys.]
5. After fitting poly V-belt with alternator loose, rotate engine several times (approx. 10 revolutions of engine), to do this operate starter briefly.
6. Tighten first lower, then upper alternator bolt to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)

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