Generator

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Mandrel (T10060 A)

Removing:

- Disconnect battery, refer to => [ Battery in Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove screws - arrows -.





- Open the clips - 1 - and remove the hose - 2 - from the air filter housing.





- Disconnect electrical connection - 3 -.

- Pull off engine cover upward - arrows -.





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!

- Mark running direction of ribbed belt.

- Release tension on ribbed belt by swinging tensioning element using a 16 mm open-end wrench in direction of - arrow -.





- Lock tensioner using (T10060 A).





- Remove ribbed belt.

- Loosen bolts of coolant pipe - arrows -.





• The coolant pipe can remain installed. It must be loosened in order to remove generator.

- Remove generator screws - arrows -.





- Disconnect the DF wire connector - 1 - and remove the cap - 2 -.





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





- Remove the wire retainer - arrow - from generator.





- Remove generator from vehicle.

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) are secured in place.

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

CAUTION!
Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Drive threaded sleeves - A - out of generator housing approximately 4 mm in - direction of arrow -.





- Screw wire retainer - arrow - firmly to rear side of generator in 9 o'clock position.





- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification shown in => [ Fastener Tighten Specifications, Generator ] Fastener Tighten Specifications, Generator.

- Reconnect battery, refer to => [ Battery in Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Engine Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start the engine and verify that the belt is running properly.

- Turn off the engine.