Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing alternator - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI and 3.2 ltr. FSI engine

Removing –  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery → Chapter. –  Remove front noise insulation (release fasteners -1- and -2-).

–  Remove bolt -1- and nut -3-. –  Detach strut -2- for lock carrier (right-side).

Caution Risk of breakage if the poly V-belt runs in the opposite direction when refitted. Before removing, mark direction of operation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen in preparation for re-installation. –  To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in direction of -arrow-. –  Remove poly V-belt from alternator pulley. –  Release pressure from tensioner.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. gr.00. –  Remove bolt -arrow- for ATF lines.

–  Slacken nut -1- on bracket for electrical wiring several turns.   Note Disregard -item 2-.

–  Drain coolant → Rep. gr.19. –  Lift retaining clip and remove coolant hose -2- from radiator.   Note Disregard -item 1-. –  Move coolant hose clear to one side and upwards.

All vehicles (continued): –  Unplug electrical connector at oil level and oil temperature sender -G266- and move clear wiring harness at alternator. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach alternator. –  Unplug electrical connector -1-. –  Unscrew terminal 30/B+ -item 2-. Installing l  Tightening torques → Chapter Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Secure ATF lines → Rep. gr.37. –  Fill up with coolant → Rep. gr.19.

All vehicles (continued): –  Attach strut for lock carrier (right-side) → Rep. gr.50. –  Fit poly V-belt onto pulleys in the following sequence: 1 -  Alternator 2 -  Idler roller 3 -  Coolant pump 4 -  Power steering pump 5 -  Air conditioner compressor 6 -  Tensioner for poly V-belt 7 -  Crankshaft   Note When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys. –  Connect battery. Steps required → Anchor. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.