2.5L

Generator (C)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Always follow the instructions regarding disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery (A), Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery (A), Disconnecting and Connecting.

Removing

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

- Remove the engine cover.

Mark the top of the ribbed belt and the running direction before removal. Make sure the belt is installed correctly and pay attention to the running direction. If the belt is installed in the opposite running direction or is positioned incorrectly, the belt will fail!

- Remove the ribbed belt.

- Release and disconnect the connector (DF lead) - 1 - from the generator and then remove the cap - 2 -.






- Disconnect the B+ wire - arrow - from the generator.






- Remove the upper idler roller, the lower idler roller and the ribbed belt tensioning roller for the generator and the coolant pump.

- Remove the screws - arrows - from the generator.






- Remove the wire holder - arrow - from the generator.






- Remove the generator.

Installing

Install in 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 components (generator, A/C compressor/power steering pump) are securely fastened.

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

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






- Attach the wire holder - arrow - on the back of the generator in the 9 o'clock position.






- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Generator Overview ] Generator Overview.

- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Connecting ] Connecting.

- Start the engine and make sure the belt it running correctly.

- Turn off the engine.