Removing alternator

[Mattofthewilkin]

I have 2003 passat 1.9 tdi not 100 sure on model etc that i have as im not so clued up on vws.  Im changing alternator and wondered if any one had a guide/maual or step by step instructions. Tools needed etc etc.  

[Volkswagen Owners Club]

Hi....welcome to the forum

This task is relatively simple as access is not too bad.

However, when you do remove it there will be oil spillage from disconnecting the oil lines to the Vacuum Exhauster (for the PAS).

Otherwise, quite a simple job to disconnect and reconnect everything afterwards