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Replacement of the alternator of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 1, MK 1 - Years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Part: Alternator

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Today we will discover the step-by-step instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the alternator of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we open the hood of the car and start by disconnecting and removing the battery; then we unscrew the fixing screws of the alternator, disconnecting the electrical wiring and the V-belt, as shown in the video.

At this point, we carry out the repair or replacement of the alternator with the new one, mounting it in the correct position; we install the belt and carry out the electrical wiring, finally verifying its correct operation!


Posted on 12 October 2025 by ScegliAuto


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