Alternator removal

DJV1208

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2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2.5L
AUTOMATIC

How do I remove the alternator from a 05 jetta 2.5? I removed the belt but can't seem to get to screws. Please help

Monday, January 26th, 2015 AT 7:48 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hello,

Here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job and some diagrams (below) of what it is like you your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 AT 7:36 PM

F4I_GUY

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There are two 13mm bolts that are facing the passenger side of the vehicle that have to come out. Sometimes to properly get the alternator out of the vehicle you will have to remove the engine mount and jack up the engine a bit.

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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 11:08 AM

SKTATUN

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2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2.5L
5 CYL
FWD
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140,000 MILES

Step by step info on how to change altinator on 2005 jetty with 2.5 liter motor.

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Friday, July 28th, 2017 AT 4:43 PM (Merged)

DYANCEY21

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2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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I have a 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T. I just had the battery and alternator replaced and the car ran great for a few days, now the car has died and won't turnover at all. Is there any other issues that could be affecting it?

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Friday, July 28th, 2017 AT 4:43 PM (Merged)

MHPAUTOS

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I would get a current draw test done on the electrical system, this will help identify any system that is drawing excessive current with the ignition off, if you have a multi meter and know how to read it, I can walk you through it process.