Mk 6 alternator removal.

69merc

New member
Joined
Jun 2, 2020
Location
Thousand Oaks ca.
TDI
Jetta sportwagen
Hello, looking for help with my 2012 sportwagen tdi
Looking for information to get the car into service position. Do the headlights come out then the 4 bolt on each side come out while replacing 1 bolt with the service tool? Picture or two would be great !
 

PRY4SNO

Veteran Member
Joined
May 15, 2016
Location
Edmonton, AB
TDI
2013 Touareg Execline
Did this repair curbside right after buying the car.


Best way to access the alternator is to pull the front passenger tire and remove the fender liner.


If I recall correctly you don't have to completely remove the bumper, it can sag down on the passenger side (pretty sure I used the tire to support the bumper cover). Only need to remove the passenger headlight.

No special tools required.
 

crashtested

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 15, 2010
Location
Nelson, BC
TDI
2016 Q5 TDI Technik, 2014 GSW CL 6MT (RIP), 2004 Jetta GLS 5MT (sold), 2010 GSW HL 6MT (buy back)
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