Generator

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331/)

• Mandrel (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove engine.

CAUTION!
Before removing ribbed belt, mark the top side and direction of travel. When installing, pay attention to correct running direction and installation position. If the belt is installed in the opposite running direction or is positioned incorrectly, the belt will fail!

- Relieve tension on the ribbed belt by pivoting the tensioning element using a box-end wrench.





- Lock tensioner using mandrel (T10060 A).

- Disconnect harness connector of DF-wire.





- Pull off the protective cover - arrow -.





- Remove the B+ lead - arrow - from the generator.





- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the bracket - 2 - for the coolant lines from the generator.





- Remove coolant lines - 3 - from generator.

- Remove the mounting bolts M8x90 for the generator - arrows -.





Installing

CAUTION!
• When installing an already used ribbed belt, note direction of travel marked when it was removed!

• Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure all drive accessories (generator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured in place.

• When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is properly seated in the belt pulley!

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview --> [ Generator Assembly Overview ] Generator Assembly Overview.

- Replace the coolant line gaskets.