– Detach coolant hose -2- from hose flange at alternator.
– Mark installation position of hose flange on alternator.
– Unscrew bolt -1- and detach bracket.
– Detach both hose flanges from alternator.
– Remove alternator.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
♦
Renew O-rings.
♦
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.
– First fit poly V-belt onto pulley for vibration damper, then onto
the remaining pulleys, and lastly onto the tensioning roller.
Note
When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on
pulleys.
– Install auxiliary radiator (right-side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 3 .
– Fill with coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
– Install lock carrier with attachments ⇒ Rep. gr. 50 .
– Install front bumper cover ⇒ Rep. gr. 63 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Hose flange to alternator 10
Terminal 30/B+ to alternator 16
Alternator to engine 23
3.7 Vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Move lock carrier to service position ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
30 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS