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 Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove right front section of wheel housing liner.

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 -.





- Secure tensioning element - 2 - using (T10060 A) - 1 -.





- Remove ribbed belt.

Remove A/C compressor and secure it to body with suitable item (e.g. wire).

- Remove the nut - arrow - for wire bracket.





- Unlock the terminal 61 connector - 2 - and then disconnect the connector.





- Remove the cap - 1 -.

- Open clip on plug - 3 - and disengage wire from plug.

- Remove the nut - 1 - of B+ wire - 2 - from generator and set aside B+ wire.





- Remove mounting bolt - 1 - of tensioning roller - 2 - and remove tensioning roller.





- Remove mounting bolts for generator - arrows -.





- Remove the generator.

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 Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

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

- Turn off the engine.