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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN 4MOTION (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)
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2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)SECTION Service and Repair
Generator
Removal
Caution: When disconnecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair manual.
- Disconnect battery. Refer to Service and Repair
- Bring lock carrier into service position. Refer to Service and Repair
- Drain coolant. Refer to Coolant
- Remove hose for crankshaft housing ventilation, open crankshaft housing retainer -arrows- to do so.
- Drain engine oil.
- Disconnect coolant hose -arrows-.
- Loosen coolant hose -arrow-.
- Loosen coolant hose -arrow-.
- Loosen coolant hose -arrow-.
- Remove water pipe toward coolant expansion tank.
- Remove belt pulley -arrow-.
- Loosen oil hoses at oil cooler -arrow-.
- Loosen coolant hose clamps and bracket of oil cooler hose -arrows-.
- Remove bolts -arrows- of generator and lay carefully aside on oil pan.
- Disconnect harness connector of DF wire -A- and remove protective cap of B+ wire -B-.
- Remove the B+ wire from generator.
- Loosen wiring clip -arrow-.
- Remove clamp from generator -arrow-.
- Remove generator upward.
Installation
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
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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.