3.2L FSI

Generator

Removing






- With the ignition turned off, disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the front noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and nut - 3 -.






- Remove the right lock carrier brace - 2 -.






Risk of destroying if the running direction of a used ribbed belt is reversed.

• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation.

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

- Remove the ribbed belt from the generator pulley.

- Release the tensioner.

Vehicles with Transmission Fluid Cooler






- Remove the bolt - arrow - for the automatic transmission fluid lines.

- Loosen the nut - 1 - on the electrical wiring bracket several turns.






• Ignore item - 2 -.

- Drain the coolant.






- Remove the coolant hose - 2 - from the radiator by raising the retaining clamps.

• Ignore item - 1 -.

- Move the coolant hose up and to the side.

Continuation for All Vehicles






- Disconnect the electrical connector from the oil level thermal sensor (G266) and free up the wiring harness on the generator.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the generator.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 1 -.

- Remove the terminal 30/B+ nut - item 2 - wire.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Generator Overview ] Generator Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Vehicles with transmission fluid cooler: Secure the ATF lines.

- Fill the coolant system.

- Install the lock carrier right brace.

- Install the ribbed belt over the pulleys in the stated sequence.






1. Generator

2. Idler pulley

3. Coolant pump

4. Power steering pump

5. A/C compressor

6. Belt tensioner

7. Crankshaft


• When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the belt pulley.

- Connect the battery. Required actions, refer to => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start the engine and check the belt routing.