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Audi A3 - Video tutorial

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Alternator
Operation: How to replace the alternator of the Audi A3 8p

The guide shows how to replace the alternator of the Audi A3 8p 2.0 Tdi. To do this it is recommended to use an automobile bridge, otherwise it is necessary to remove the right front wheel to have more work space. Once the protection of the wheel arch has been removed, with a 16 mm wrench, loosen the belt tensioner and remove the belt; remove the sleeve located on the bottom of the motor using the two fixing clips. A 13 mm wrench is required to remove the mounting bolts of the air conditioning compressor. To remove the bolt located inside the compartment, it is necessary to detach the engine support and fold the engine downwards. At this point it is possible to remove the two 13 mm bolts located on the external side of the alternator, the 8 mm bolt of the electrical connector and another 13 mm bolt from the internal side of the piece. Remove the alternator and replace it with a new spare part. At this point it is necessary to reassemble all the elements in position and check the correct functioning of the element before taking the road.


Posted on 5 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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