SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the alternator, 1.9l TDI engine, 74 kW with air conditioning system Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrenches -SAT 8010- Removing: –  Disconnect battery → Chapter.

–  Remove the engine cover, pulling upwards -arrows A- and forwards -arrow B-.

–  Remove the upper section -1- and the lower section -2- of the charge air cooler → 4-cylinder diesel engine with pump injector; Rep. Gr.21

–  Disconnect the DF cable connector-1- and remove the protection -2-.

–  Unbolt the battery positive cable -arrow- of the alternator.   Caution Before removing the poly V belt, mark the direction of rotation on the top surface. Note the direction of rotation and the assembly position when fitting the belt. If the belt is fitted against the direction of rotation or in the inverse position, the belt will deteriorate. –  Remove the Poly-V belt → Engine assembly; Rep. Gr.13

–  Unscrew the securing screws of the alternator -arrows-.

–  Unscrew the cable clip -arrow- on the back of the alternator. –  Remove the alternator from the vehicle. Fitting: Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:   Caution t  When fitting used poly V belts, check the direction of rotation marked on the belt before removing them. t  Ensure, before installing Poly-V belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioning compressor) are secured correctly. t  When fitting the belt, check that the pulleys are correctly positioned.

–  Push out the threaded bushes -A- about 4 mm -in the direction of the arrow- on the body of the alternator.

–  Fit the cable clip -arrow- onto the rear side of the alternator into the 3 O'clock position. –  Tighten the fastening bolts or nuts to the torques shown → Chapter . –  Connect battery → Chapter. –  Start the engine and check the belt.