Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator - 4-cylinder 2.0L Turbo FSI Engine, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Locking pin T40098 or equivalent







- VAG 133-Torque wrench (or 5-50 Nm equivalent)

Removing
- Disconnect battery.







- Remove engine cover - arrows -.

CAUTION: Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation. Belt damage will result if not reinstalled in proper direction.







- Relieve ribbed belt tension by turning tensioner in direction of - arrow - and lock in place using locking pin T40098.
- Remove ribbed belt.







- Remove air hose - 2 - at intake manifold.

NOTE: Disregard -1-.







- Remove top and bottom bolts - arrows - and swing generator forward.







- Disconnect electrical connection - 2 -.
- Remove D+ terminal -1-.
- Remove generator.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION:
- Before installing the ribbed belt, ensure that all subassemblies (generator, a/c compressor etc.) are securely mounted and turn freely.
- When installing belt, ensure correct seating in the belt pulleys.
- Reinstall all hose clamps, harness retainers and replace all removed cable ties as originally installed in production.







- Note running direction of ribbed belt as previously marked and route as illustrated.
- Top up coolant.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps.
- Start engine and check belt running.

Tightening torques

Component - fastener Nm
Generator (GEN) to engine - bolt 23
Terminal 30/B+ to generator - nut 16