2.0L TFSI

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Mandrel (T10060 A)

• Spring-type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)


Follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

• Check the generator.

Removal

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

- Disconnect connector coupling - arrow -.






- Loosen spring clamp - arrow - using (VAS 5024 A).






- Remove screws - arrows -.






- Remove charge air hose from vehicle.

- Loosen the clamp - 1 - and pull the hose - 2 - off the EVAP canister.






• The bracket for the EVAP canister is shown removed in the following illustration. It is not necessary to remove the bracket in order to unlock the filter.

- Lift the tab - arrow - with a screwdriver and remove the EVAP canister - 1 - from the bracket - 2 -.






- Move the EVAP canister - 1 - to the side with the hose still connected.


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!

- Remove the ribbed belt.

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






• The coolant pipes and the hose can remain connected.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove A/C compressor screws - arrows -.






- Disconnect the connector - 1 -.






- Remove three screws - arrow - and remove A/C compressor from bracket.

• Hoses on A/C compressor can remain connected.






• Tie the A/C compressor to a suitable place under the vehicle with wire - 1 - until it is ready to be installed.

• Make sure that hoses - 2 - are not pulled off or kinked.

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






- Disconnect the connector - 2 -.






- 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.

- Disconnect the DF lead connector - 1 -.






- Pry off cap - 1 -.






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






- Remove generator upward and out of vehicle.

Installation


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

• Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure all components (generator, A/C compressor) are securely fastened.

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


Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

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

- Connect 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.