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– Remove bolts -3- and -4-.
Note
♦
If alternator sticks in bracket, screw bolt back in again down to
the last 2 turns.
♦
Tap carefully on bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release
threaded bushes of alternator mount.
– Detach coolant hoses -1- and -2- at alternator.
Note
Illustration shows engine removed for greater clarity.
– Remove alternator.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
♦
Renew seals/gaskets.
♦
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips
(same as original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for
securing bolts slightly.
Note
Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the clamp‐
ing force of the bush will not be adequate even when the bolts are
tightened to the correct torque.
– Install poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 .
– Install radiator ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Install air cleaner housing (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 .
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 3 .
– Fill with coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Alternator to bracket 22
Poly V-belt tensioner to sump (top section) 22
Connecting pipes for secondary air to
engine
M6 9
M8 22
30/B+ terminal to alternator 16
3.6 Vehicles with 6.0 ltr. MPI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
26 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS