3.0L TFSI

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up To 25 mm (3094)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Observe notes on contact corrosion => [ Contact Corrosion ] Contact Corrosion.

Removing






- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the front engine cover - 1 -.

Hot vapor/hot coolant may escape when opening the coolant reservoir. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.

- Remove the cap from the coolant reservoir.

- Remove the air filter housing.






Danger of serious personal injury because the radiator fan may start to run by itself.

• Even with the ignition turned off the radiator fan can start to run caused by the heat inside the engine compartment.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - from the left front coolant pipes.

• Ignore items - 1 , 3 -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - from the left front coolant pipes.






• Disregard item - 1 -.

- Turn the tensioning element clockwise - arrow - to release the tension on the ribbed belt and lock it with the (T10060 A).






- Remove the ribbed belt from the generator.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Push the generator slightly to the front.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 2 -.






- Clamp off the coolant hoses using the clamps (3094).

- Place the (VAS 6208) under the engine.

- Loosen the clamps - 1 and 3 - and remove the coolant hoses from the generator- 4 -.

- Move the generator - 1 - slightly forward and remove the cap covering the B+ wire.






- Remove the nut - 2 - and remove the B+ wire - 3 -.

- Remove the generator to the right and upward.

• If generator is stuck in its bracket, screw in mounting bolts again except 2 rotations.

• Carefully strike on bolt heads using flat side of hammer - doing this loosens sleeves of generator mount.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

• Replace O-ring

• Secure all hose connections using standard hose clamps. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Because the clamping force of a tight bushing is too low despite correct torque, bushings must be loosened.

- Slightly drive back sleeves for retaining bolts in order for easier installation of generator.

- Install the ribbed belt.

- Make sure the ribbed belt is on securely and is routed correctly.

- Connect battery. Refer to => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Check coolant level.

- Start engine and check belt routing.

Tightening Specifications