5.2L FSI
Removing
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
- Remove right air filter housing → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .
- Drain coolant → 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove radiator → 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM .
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 3 - at generator.
- Remove terminal 30/B+ - item 1 -.
- Remove - 1 - from secondary air injection (AIR) connecting pipes.
- Remove bolts - 2 through 6 -.
- Remove secondary air injection (AIR) connecting pipes from engine.
NOTE:
- Before removing, mark direction of ribbed belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen. Reversing the direction of rotation of a run-in ribbed belt can destroy the belt.
- Loosen clamping screw - arrow - and remove ribbed belt.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove tensioner for ribbed belt from upper part of oil pan.
- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
NOTE:
- If alternator sticks in holder, turn bolt back in again down to the last 2 turns.
- Carefully strike on bolt heads using flat side of hammer - doing this loosens threaded sleeves of generator mount.
- Disconnect coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - on alternator.
NOTE:
- For clarity, depicted without engine.
- Remove generator.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
NOTE:
- Replace seals.
- Secure all hose connections using standard hose clamps .
- Slightly drive back sleeves for retaining bolts in order for easier installation of generator.
NOTE:
- Tight sleeves for generator mount must be made smooth-running, otherwise clamping force of sleeve is too little despite correct torque.
- Install ribbed belt → 13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK .
- Install radiator → 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM .
- Install right air filter housing → 24 - MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) .
- Connect battery. Required actions → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
- Fill coolant → 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM .
- Start engine and check belt routing.
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Generator to bracket | 22 | |
| Tensioner for ribbed belt to upper part of oil pan | 22 | |
| Secondary air injection (AIR) connecting pipes to engine | M6 | 9 |
| M8 | 22 | |
| Terminal 30/B+ to generator | 16 | |