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2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement

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iFixit Library 2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 138595
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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will help you safely and correctly replace the alternator from a 2011 - 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.

Step 1

Unlock hood

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Unlock hood ⌕
  • Latch is located below steering wheel.
Step 2

Open hood

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Open hood ⌕
  • Find latch above Volkswagen symbol on grill and open.
Step 3

Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 11/16" socket Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use the 10 mm socket wrench to do this step.
  • Loosen the nut on the connector by turning it counter-clockwise.
Step 4

Disconnect positive terminal on battery

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Disconnect positive terminal on battery ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 11/16" socket Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use the 10 mm socket wrench to do this step.
  • Loosen the nut on the connector by turning it counter-clockwise.
Step 5

Clear both terminals

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Clear both terminals ⌕
  • Ensure that both terminals are clear before continuing.
Step 6

Locate alternator

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Locate alternator ⌕
  • The alternator will be on the left side when facing engine​
Step 7

Locate belt loosening bolt​

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Locate belt loosening bolt​ ⌕
  • The belt loosening bolt is on the left, below the alternator.
Step 8

Loosen bolt

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Loosen bolt ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 11/16" socket Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Using 11/16 in. socket, rotate clockwise to loosen the bolt
Step 9

Remove belt

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Remove belt ⌕
  • Push the belt off of the alternator.
  • Do not completely remove belt from engine.
Step 10

Locate screws holding the alternator in place

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Locate screws holding the alternator in place ⌕
  • Locate the 4 screws holding the alternator in place two on the top and two on the bottom.
Step 11

Remove screws from alternator

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Remove screws from alternator ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 11/16" socket Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Using the 1/2 in. socket, remove the screws.
Step 12

Remove cap and electrical connector

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Remove cap and electrical connector ⌕
  • 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.
Step 13

Remove the alternator

2011- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Alternator Replacement — Remove the alternator ⌕
  • Take alternator out of engine by pulling to the left and out.