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Generator, 3.2L






Generator, 3.2L

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Mandrel (T10060 A)

Removing

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

- Bring lock carrier into service position Radiator Support

- Remove coolant fan

- Remove EVAP canister - 1 - upward from catches - arrows -.





- Lay aside EVAP canister - 1 - with hoses connected.

- Disconnect connector - 1 -, remove wire from wiring bracket - 2 - and remove protective cap - 3 -.





CAUTION!
Before removing ribbed belt, mark the top side and direction of travel. When installing, pay attention to correct running direction and installation position. If the belt is installed in the opposite running direction or is positioned incorrectly, the belt will fail!

- Mark running direction of ribbed belt.

- Slacken ribbed belt by pivoting tensioner in - direction of arrow - and secure with mandrel (T10060 A).





- Remove ribbed belt.

- Remove tensioner locking element.

- Remove generator screw - arrow -.





- Remove noise insulation

- Remove lower idler pulley screw - arrow - and remove pulley.





- Remove lower generator screw - arrow -.





- Remove generator from vehicle.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Drive threaded sleeves - A - out of generator housing approximately 4 mm in - direction of arrow -.





- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to=> [ Generator Assembly Overview, 3.2L ] Generator Assembly Overview, 3.2L.

CAUTION!
• Always follow the sub-assembly bracket tightening sequence to prevent damage to the cylinder block and bracket. Refer to=> [ Sub-Assembly Bracket, 3.2L, Tightening Sequence ] Specifications.

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

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

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

CAUTION!
Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals.

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

- Start the engine and verify that the belt is running properly.

- Turn off the engine.
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