Generator, Audi RS 5

Generator, Audi RS 5

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Contact Corrosion.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose clamp pliers (VAS 6340)

• Hose clip pliers (VAS 6362)

Removing





- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the radiator.

- Remove the ribbed belt tensioning roller.

- Open the hose clamp and loosen the coolant hoses on the coolant pipe - 2 -, on the oil cooler - 3 - and on the generator - 1 -.

- Loosen the generator bolts - arrows - approximately 6 turns.

- Using a hammer, carefully hit bolt heads to loosen generator mount bushings.

- Remove the bolts completely.

- Disconnect the connectors for the engine mount - 2 - and on the oil level thermal sensor (G266) - 1 -.





- Remove the wiring harness - 3 - from its mount and free it up.

- Remove bolt - 5 -.

- Remove the oil line - 4 -.

- Open the clamp and loosen the coolant hose - 4 -.





- Remove the generator from the bracket.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 -.

- Bend the heat shield over the terminal 30/B+ wire upward.

- Using an extension - 1 - remove the nut on the input shaft side and remove the terminal 30/B+ wire - 2 -.

- Mark the position of the bolts - arrows - on the lock carrier and then remove them.





- Remove the generator - 2 - forward while pulling the lock carrier - 1 - slightly forward.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Generator with Bushings, Audi RS 5, Assembly Overview ] Generator With Bushings, Audi RS 5, Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Drive retaining bolt bushings back slightly for easier generator installation.

• Tight sleeves for generator mount must be made smooth-running, otherwise clamping force of sleeve is too little despite correct torque.

- Install the oil line to the oil cooler temperature regulator.

- Install the ribbed belt tensioning roller.

- Install the radiator.

- Connect battery. Required actions => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start the engine and check the ribbed belt to make sure it is working correctly.