Generator

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Locking Pin (T10060 A)






Removing

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.


Mark the top of the ribbed belt and the running direction before removing it. Make sure the belt is installed correctly and pay attention to the running direction. The belt will fail if it installed opposite the running direction or if is installed incorrectly.

- Remove the ribbed belt.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove both lower bolts - arrows - on the generator.






- Disconnect the connector - 2 -.






- Remove the oil pressure switch - 1 - (24 mm wrench).

- Remove both upper bolts - arrows - on the generator.

- Turn the generator slightly to the left in order to be able to access the connections on the back of the generator.

- Release and disconnect DF wire connector - 1 -






- Pry off cap - 1 -.






- Remove the nut - 2 - and B+ wire - 1 - below from generator connector threads.






- Remove both screws - arrows - and move the pipes and the hose - 1 - upward so that there is enough space to remove the generator.






• The pipes and the hose can remain connected.

- Remove the generator upward and out of the vehicle.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:


• 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!

- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in => [ Generator Overview ] Generator Overview.