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2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement

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  1. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Unlock hood: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Latch is located below steering wheel.

  2. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Open hood: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Find latch above Volkswagen symbol on grill and open.

  3. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the 10 mm socket wrench to do this step.

    • Loosen the nut on the connector by turning it counter-clockwise.

  4. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Disconnect positive terminal on battery: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the 10 mm socket wrench to do this step.

    • Loosen the nut on the connector by turning it counter-clockwise.

  5. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Clear both terminals: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Ensure that both terminals are clear before continuing.

  6. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Locate alternator: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The alternator will be on the left side when facing engine​

  7. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Locate belt loosening bolt​: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The belt loosening bolt is on the left, below the alternator.

  8. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Loosen bolt: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Loosen bolt: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using 11/16 in. socket, rotate clockwise to loosen the bolt

  9. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Remove belt: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Push the belt off of the alternator.

    • Do not completely remove belt from engine.

  10. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Locate screws holding the alternator in place: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Locate screws holding the alternator in place: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Locate the 4 screws holding the alternator in place two on the top and two on the bottom.

  11. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Remove screws from alternator: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Remove screws from alternator: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the 1/2 in. socket, remove the screws.

  12. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Remove cap and electrical connector: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove cap and electrical connector located on the right side of the alternator before removing the alternator.

    • Photo was taken after the alternator was removed to provide a better picture.

  13. 2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement, Remove the alternator: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Take alternator out of engine by pulling to the left and out.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Andrew Shutt

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What engine is this guide for?

Colin Smith - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Don’t think you can get the alternator out without tying back the coolant hose in the way and probably removing the fans as there is not enough space to get it out otherwise idk how this guide managed to.

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