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Alternator Replacement Instructions

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Alternator

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To access the alternator, you must first remove the throttle body located at the front left of the engine (when viewed from the front): disconnect the hoses connected to it and unscrew the fixing bolts; once the throttle body is removed, the alternator is immediately visible.

Then loosen the tensioner (locking it with a pin) and detach the auxiliary belt from the alternator pulley; subsequently, remove the tensioner itself and finally the alternator, which can be replaced with a refurbished one: during this operation, it is advisable to disconnect the battery.


Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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