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Generator (GEN), tightening torques



Generator (GEN), Tightening Torques

All engines, tightening torques

Location/Fastener Tightening torque
Generator B+ (1) terminal/nut M8 15 Nm
Generator D+ terminal/nut M5 3 Nm
Generator to bracket/bolt M8 X 85 25 Nm
Generator pulley without freewheel/nut 65 Nm
Generator pulley with freewheel/nut 80 Nm

4-cylinder gasoline engines, tightening torques

Location/Fastener Tightening torque
Bracket to engine block/bolts M10 45 Nm
Tensioner to engine block/bolts M8 25 Nm

6-cylinder gasoline engines, tightening torques

Location/Fastener Tightening torque
Bracket to engine block/bolts M8 25 Nm
Tensioner to engine block/bolts M8 25 Nm

4-cylinder TDI engines, tightening torques

Location/Fastener Tightening torque
Bracket to engine block/bolts M10 45 Nm
Tensioner to bracket/bolts M8 25 Nm

4-cylinder TDI - PD engines, tightening torques

Location/Fastener Tightening torque
Bracket to engine block/bolts M10 45 Nm
Tensioner to engine block/bolts M8 25 Nm