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Generators & Regulators: Removal & Installation Audi A8 D2 facelift

Charging System 7 illustrations ~212 words

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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  1. On vehicles produced from 1997-99, remove noise insulation panel bolts (arrows). (Scheme 3) Remove intake hose from generator.
  2. On vehicles produced from 2000 and on, remove noise insulation panel bolts (arrows). (Scheme 4) If panel is obstructed, remove auxiliary heater screws (1). Pull air duct hose off generator.
  3. On all vehicles, mark direction of belt. Release tension from belt by pulling belt down by hand (lower arrow), and inserting Drift (3204) (upper arrow). (Scheme 6) Remove belt.
  4. Disconnect terminal 30/B+ (1) from generator. (Scheme 5) Disconnect terminal D+ (2).
  5. Remove bolts (1). (Scheme 7) Remove bolt (2). Pull generator (4) down, and remove from engine.
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99590-S09273866502001072400000).

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

Removal & Installation (With Freewheel)

  1. Remove generator. See «GENERATOR»(ref-99590-S09680860072004081300000).
  2. Using Adapter (3400), counter-hold securing nut. (Scheme 8) Turn generator shaft clockwise to remove.
  3. To install, turn generator shaft counterclockwise. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99590-S09273866502001072400000). Clip protective cap onto freewheel pulley.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Removal & Installation (Without Freewheel)

  1. Using Socket (3310), counter-hold securing nut. (Scheme 9) Turn generator shaft clockwise to remove.
  2. To install, turn generator shaft counterclockwise. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99590-S09273866502001072400000).

Scheme 9

Scheme 9