Installing the alternator
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
- Make sure the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) is seated correctly.
- Slightly push back the threaded support sleeve (2) in the direction of the arrow to facilitate the installation of the alternator.
- Screw the screw (1) into the threaded support sleeve (2).
- Press back the threaded support sleeve (2) using the bolt (1).
- Once again unscrew the screw (1) from the threaded support sleeve (2).
- Feed in and position alternator (1) in arrow direction.
- Install the alternator (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Alternator on component carrier | ||
|---|---|---|
| M10x75 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
| M10x125 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
| M10x90 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
- Make sure the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) is seated correctly.
- Insert and install the positive battery cable (2).
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Positive battery cable to the alternator | ||
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |
- Connect and lock the connector (3).
- The connector (3) must engage audibly.
- Insert and install the holder (2).
- Ensure that the lock (1) engages audibly.
- Feed in and position holder (5).
- Tighten down screws (4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Manifold bracket for intake air at cylinder head | ||
|---|---|---|
| M6X16 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
- Feed in and install coolant line (3) on the clamp (2).
- Secure clamps (2).
- Secure the clamp (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE, FRONT .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to WHEN REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR REGULATOR: RESET GENERATOR STATISTICAL DATA .