MKVI GTI alternator replacement

[@tylerbeard4092]

Great video. Pretty straightforward and you warned us about some of the challenges that you worked out so we don’t have to. Thanks

[@taks9398]

More tips for getting the alternator out: 1. Remove the oil pressure switch for extra clearance (right below oil filter) 2. If you’re having a hard time accessing the bottom two alternator bolts; remove the intercooler fan. It’s (4) screws and a plug, then it will drop out of the bottom.

[@ZombieHunter512]

This worked for me and my 2009 TSI MKV GTI. Was a bit of a pain to get it out, but in the end i used a breaker bar and a 13 Mill crecent wrench. wish i would had me a swival bit or ratchet. I did have to move the turbo muffler out the way, i can't wait till I'm rich enough to afford to remove that dumb tube.

[@jamarnembhard8308]

Thank you for this video, very helpful!!. Do you possible have the part # or brand if possible for the alternator??

[@tedjohnson64]

Very nice tutorial!

[@Michael-ij6kg]

This is the way to do videos

[@Neighborly_Content]

Thanks for this, I tried to pull just the pulley and could not get it to break free for replacement so I’m onto removing the alternator completely to get it off.

[@wesleysmith249]

You're welcome. I've never bothered with the pulley itself. Just get a replacement alternator from a reliable company with a good warranty and call it a day.

[@nicholegreene8551]

Thank you!

[@johnrath316]

Thank you sir! I have a mk7 that I’m working on, looks about the same but I’ll post an update if there’s anything wildly different.

[@brucewayne2397]

Was it any different?

[@Zach-xy5vn]

Did you have a burning plastic smell or any of the sort before it started going out? Just curious

[@tylerbeard4092]

Mk7 is easier because the bolts are facing you instead of sideways. But everything else is basically the same. Release the tension, move the belt off the alternator , move a coolant hose out of the way. Remove electrical connector. Loosen two bottom bolts and remove them. Loosen two top bolts and remove them.

[@SebastianRodriguez-lf1bp]

do the bottom bolts loosen like the the top ones or do i need to go the other way?

[@tylerbeard4092]

All the bolts are “Normal”, turn counter-clockwise to loosen

[@DifferentColt]

Some advice for everyone! My brother has a mk5, and I have a mk6 (He has a late mk5, so it’s the same process). If you put the car on some ramps the bottom bolts might be easier to gain access to!

[@DifferentColt]

I say might because I didn’t have a long enough handle on my socket wrench :/

[@wesleysmith249]

The best solution is really just a small 1/4 inch ratchet so it fits, reaching up from the bottom is a long enough reach to make it more a struggle than an advantage

[@DifferentColt]

@@wesleysmith249 True

[@joshswells]

Speed talker

[@marcomknc]

Thank you!