2.0L TFSI

Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing


Always follow the instructions regarding disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting ] Battery, Disconnecting.


Mark the top of the ribbed belt and the running direction before removal. Make sure the belt is installed correctly and pay attention to the running direction. If the belt is installed in the opposite rotation direction, or is installed in the opposite installed location, then the belt will be ruined!

- Remove the ribbed belt.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and move the coolant pipes and hose - 1 - upward. This will make space for removing the generator.






• The coolant pipes and the hose can remain connected.

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the A/C compressor.

• The hoses on the A/C compressor can remain connected.






• Tie the A/C compressor - 3 - to a suitable place under the vehicle with wire - 1 - until it is ready to be installed again.

• Make sure the hoses - 2 - are not pulled off or kinked.

- Remove both the bottom bolts - arrows - from the generator from underneath.






- Disconnect the connector - 2 -.






- Remove the upper bolts - arrows - from the generator.

- Tilt the generator slightly to the left in order to be able to access the connections on the back of the generator.

- Release and disconnect the (DF lead) - 1 -.






- Pry off the cover - 1 -.






- Remove the nut - 2 - and then remove the B+ wire - 1 - that is underneath from the threaded connector on the generator.






- Remove the generator.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:


• When installing an already used ribbed belt, note direction of travel marked when it was removed!

• Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure all the components (the generator and the A/C compressor/power steering pump) are securely fastened.

• When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is properly seated in the belt pulley!

- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Generator Overview ] Generator Overview.

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

- Start the engine and make sure the belt it running correctly.

- Turn off the engine.