Audi Q3: Overview - Generator, Valeo through MY 2000

1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing:
- Remove the nuts -5- and the cover
-4-.
- Remove the bolt -6- and the nuts
-7- and remove the voltage regulator.
- Carbon brushes wear limit: 5 mm
3 - Protective Cap
4 - Cover
5 - Nut
6 - Bolt
7 - Nut
Overview - Valeo Generator from 2001
Note
The generators were implemented as a running change.

1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing and installing: to 2007. Refer to
→ Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Valeo Generator from 2001, Removing and
Installing", after 2007 → Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Removing and Installing,
Valeo Generator from 2007"
- Check the carbon brushes: to 2007. Refer to
→ Chapter "Carbon Brushes, Valeo Generator from 2001, Checking", after 2007
→ Chapter "Carbon Brushes, Checking, Valeo Generator from 2007"
3 - Bolt
4 - Cover
5 - Protective Cap
6 - Bolt
READ NEXT:
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Press the cover on the rear side of the
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Generator Belt Socket -3310-
Inner hex socket 8 mm or TORX
T50
Removing
- Remove the generator if necessary. Refer to
→ Electri
Washer Fluid Hoses
Washer Fluid Line Hose Connections, Disconnecting and Connecting
Various hose couplings are used to connect the hoses to the
washer fluid pumps and spray jets or as coupling poi
SEE MORE:
Radiator Grille, Removing and Installing, Audi Q3 through MY 2014
Removing
- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bumper cover outer panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bumper Cover Outer Panel, Removing and Installing
Handling Refrigerant Safety Precautions
The assemblies and piping system of the air conditioner are
filled with the following refrigerant:
1.1.1.2 Tetrafluorethane (CF3-CH2F
or CH2F-CF3)
Currently, this refrigerant is known under the following
trade names R134a, H-FKW 134a, SUVA 134a and KL