Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 2.0 l TSI engine
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Engine bung set -VAS 6122- |
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With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery -A-
→ Chapter. |
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Remove radiator cowl
→ Rep. gr.19. |
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Remove poly V-belt
→ Rep. gr.13. |
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Unscrew bolts -1- and
-2-. |
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Release hose clips -1- and
-2-, and remove air intake hose. |
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Seal open lines and connections with suitable plugs from
engine bung set -VAS 6122-. |
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Lay coolant hose -3- to one
side. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -1-. |
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Remove air pipe (right-side). |
| Vehicles with air conditioner |
Caution
| Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor,
refrigerant lines and refrigerant hoses: |
| Make sure refrigerant lines and hoses are not
excessively stretched, kinked or bent. |
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Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket
→ Heating, air conditioning system; Rep. gr.87. |
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Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that
refrigerant lines are not under tension. |
| Continued for all vehicles |
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Move electrical wiring harness clear
-arrow-. |
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Unscrew bolts -5- and
-6-, and move alternator -C--4-
towards front. |
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Disconnect electrical connector -3-. |
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Unscrew nut and remove terminal 30/B+
-1-. |
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Remove alternator -C--4-
downwards (towards centre of vehicle). |
| Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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Reconnect battery -A-
→ Chapter. |
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Always start engine and check belt running after completing
work. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - alternator“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removin ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Repairing shock absorber
1 -
Shock absorber
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before
disposal
→ Chapter
Checking shock absorber following removal
& ...
Stand -VAS 6873/1
Designation:
Stand -VAS 6873/1-
Product description:
Stand -VAS 6873/1- with timer
Technical data:
220-240 V, 1 OH+PE
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Removing and installing crash bar
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Removing
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Remove knee airbag with igniter
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