Golf R

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Locking Pin (T10060 A)

• Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1921)

Removing

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

- Remove the intake manifold - 4 -.






- To do this, open the clamps on the intake manifold - 3 - and then remove the manifold.

- Open the clamps - 1 - on the intake manifold - 4 - using the (V.A.G 1921) , remove the intake manifold from the intake connections and remove the intake manifold from the engine compartment.

- Remove the engine cover - 2 -.

- Open the clamp - 5 - with the (V.A.G 1921) and remove the connecting hose - 6 - from the EVAP canister - 4 -.






- Remove the pressure retaining valve and the connecting hose - 2 - from the EVAP canister - 4 -.

- Release the catch - 1 - and remove the EVAP canister - 4 - from the mounting.

- Remove the bolt - 3 - and move the pipe lines upward.

- Remove the air filter housing.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - 2 - from the refrigerant lines.






- Loosen the generator - 3 - bolts - 2 - approximately 5 turns.






- Remove the threaded bushings on the generator using a hammer and tapping gently on the bolts - 2 - to make it easier to remove the generator - 3 -.

- Remove the bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the generator - 3 - from the bracket - 1 -.

- Removed the nut - 1 - and then remove the wire holder from the generator.






- Pry off cap - 2 -. Remove the nut underneath and then remove the B+ wire from the threaded connector on the generator.

- Disconnect the DF lead connector - 1 -.

- Remove the generator - 1 - to the right in - direction of arrow - and out of the vehicle. At the same time move the loosened refrigerant lines - 2 - slightly to the side.






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!

• Make sure the ribbed belt fits correctly on the belt pulley.

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

- Reconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

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

- Turn off the engine.