Generator

Generator

See Caution before beginning repairs on the electrical system => [ Battery ] Battery

- Note and if necessary, determine radio code for vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio / radio navigation system only foreign brands).

- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery.

• Steps after reconnecting voltage supply => Battery.

=> [ Generator, 4-Cylinder ]

=> [ Generator, 6-Cylinder ]

Generator, 4-Cylinder

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• drip tray (VAG1306) for (VAG 1202A )

• hose clip pliers (VAG1921)

• Battery charger

Removing

CAUTION!
Hot steam or hot coolant may escape when opening coolant reservoir, cover cap with rag and open carefully.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove engine cover.

- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of stationary heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.





- Remove bolts or quick release screws - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Place Drip Tray (VAG1306) beneath engine.

- Remove retaining clip - 1 - and remove Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (G2) item - 2 -.





- Drain coolant only from radiator.

- Disconnect top coolant hose at coolant pipe - arrow -.





- Unbolt Coolant FC (Fan Control) Control Module - arrow -, disengage control module and set it aside.





- Move ribbed belt tensioner in direction of - arrow - to release tension on ribbed belt..





- Remove ribbed belt from generator belt pulley.

- Release tensioner.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 -.





- Remove upper and lower bolts - arrows -.





- Remove generator.

- Unscrew terminal D+.

Installing

Installation is reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following:

- Make sure the ribbed belt is seated and installed correctly.





- Fill up with coolant:

- Connect battery. Required steps => Battery.

- Start engine and check running of belt.

Tightening Specifications





Generator, 6-Cylinder

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• ribbed belt (3299) installation tool with claw for tensioner (3299/1)

Removing

- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





• Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation with chalk or felt-tip marker. Reversing the direction can destroy the belt.

- Move ribbed belt tensioner in direction of arrow to release tension on ribbed belt.





- Remove ribbed belt from power steering pump pulley.

- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of stationary heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.





- Remove bolts or quick release screws - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Cut cable ties - arrows -, open retainer for starter cable and remove cable.





Vehicles with automatic transmission

- Remove bracket for ATF lines, by unscrewing nuts - 1 - and - 2 -.





All:

- Unclip refrigerant line from bracket at oil pan.

- Disconnect electrical lines from generator.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and generator.





Installing

Installation is reverse order of removal, pay attention to the following:

- Make sure the ribbed belt is seated and installed correctly.





1. Generator

2. Ribbed belt

3. Power steering vane pump

4. A/C compressor

5. Crankshaft

6. Tensioner roller

- Start engine and check belt running.

Tightening Specifications