Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing alternator, 1.4 l FSI engine Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Locking pin -T10060 A- Removing: –  Disconnect battery → Chapter.

–  Remove upper alternator securing bolt -arrow-. –  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50 .

–  Unscrew wiring retainer -1- and pull off protective cap -2-.

–  Disconnect DF connector -1- and unscrew battery positive wire -2- from alternator.   Caution Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed! –  Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

–  Release tension of poly V-belt by swivelling tensioning element in direction of -arrow- using a 16 mm open-jaw spanner. –  Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060 A-. –  Remove poly V-belt. –  Remove air conditioning compressor → Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87.

–  Remove lower alternator securing bolt -arrow-. –  Remove alternator from vehicle downwards. Installing: Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:   Caution t  When installing used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal! t  Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all assemblies (alternator, air conditioner compressor, vane pump) are installed correctly. t  When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys!

–  Drive threaded sleeves -A- about 4 mm in direction of -arrow- out of alternator housing.

–  Tighten cable retainer -arrow- to rear of alternator in 9 o'clock position. –  Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview → Chapter. –  Start engine and check belt is running correctly.