Generator - Engine Code(S): AXQ
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331
- Mandrel T10060 A
Removal
-- Remove the engine. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Mark the top of the ribbed belt and the running direction before removing it. Make sure the belt is installed correctly and pay attention to the running direction. The belt will fail if it installed opposite the running direction or if is installed incorrectly.
-- Relieve tension on the ribbed belt by pivoting the tensioning element using a box-end wrench.
-- Lock tensioner using T10060 A.
-- Disconnect harness connector of DF-wire.
-- Pull off the protective cover -arrow-.
-- Remove the B+ lead -arrow- from the generator.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the bracket -2- for the coolant lines from the generator.
-- Remove coolant lines -3- from generator.
-- Remove the mounting bolts M8x90 for the generator -arrows-.
Installation
- When installing an already used ribbed belt, note direction of travel marked when it was removed!
- Before installing the ribbed belt, make sure all drive accessories (generator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are secured in place.
- When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is properly seated in the belt pulley!
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to GENERATOR OVERVIEW .
-- Replace the coolant line gaskets.