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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRALTERNATOR FROM 04.99
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Alternator From 04.99
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Alternator From 04.99
6 - Cylinder Engine 04.99 >
CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows.
NOTE: Checking Generator (GEN):
1 - Hex bolt M8
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
2 - Bracket
3 - Hex socket bolts M8x60
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
4 - Washer
5 - Hex socket guide bolt M8x60
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
6 - Hex bolt M8
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
7 - Ribbed belt
- Ribbed belt, routing See Fig. 1
8 - Generator (GEN)
9 - End cap
10 - Voltage - Regulator (VR)
- Checking carbon brushes
11 - Screw
12 - Hex nut
- M8
13 - Screw
14 - Hex nut
- M8
15 - Bracket
- Between Generator (GEN) and A/C compressor
16 - Hex socket guide bolt M8x60
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
17 - Washer
18 - Hex socket bolt M8x60
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
19 - Hex socket bolt M8x20
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lb.)
Ribbed belt, routing
Fig.1 6-cylinder engine
1 - Pulley - Generator (GEN)
2 - Ribbed V-belt
3 - Pulley - A/C compressor
4 - Pulley - power steering pump
5 - Pulley - crankshaft
6 - Pulley - coolant pump
7 - Tensioning roller
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.