Thank you for this helpful video. I started the process of changing an alternator today in an 02 Passat, I unbolted the sway bar thinking that I was removing it from the bottom, but realized I should just call it a day and watch a video to give me clarity on the process. You make it look much more sensible. Thanks again!👍
As with your other 98 commenters, I too am grateful for your outstandingly clear Volkswagen Passat alternator replacement instruction video. Thank you very much.
Awesome video AND the only one i can find for this specific alternator. THANK YOU so much for providing us with this guide!!! Bless your soul my friend
That was a great and so very informative video. I can't friggin believe you gotta take all that crap off the front end just to get to the darn thing! That's insane! What a piece of crap! Bro you are a life saver. I would have spent hours trying to figure out what all has to come off before I settled on that so you saved me a ton of time, frustration and swear words. There'll still be swear words but nowhere near as many.
Yeeeeesss bro you truly made this job that everyone says imma need a lift and different things I just didn’t need thanks to this video, thank you so much!! Definitely will be subscribing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥
Thank you for the visiuals. I'm about to do the same job. My setup looks pretty identical compared to the front of my 97' V6 Audi A4 FWD 12V. I thought I was gonna have to put it in full service position and disconnect the driver side upper radiator hose, it's going to be a tight squeeze! I also didn't realize I would have to remove the tensioner pulley as well. Looking at all the vehicles with their alternator just sitting at the top of the motor just makes me what to cringe at the job that awaits me. 😂
Very good video I like the way you explain each step taking the bumper and things off. And you also don’t rattle all about a bunch of bullshit that doesn’t pertain to what you’re doing.
This was an awesome video. I am trying to do my 2001 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8L Alternator without removing the alternator. I believe it's just the regulator. But it's may first time preforming this DIY on the alternator. I'm just having a problem getting the connector tap off cause it's facing upward 👆 Causes, I haven't released all the bolts to make it turn downward 👇
Nice video but to change the alternator you have to remove the whole bumper? My father has this car and I have to replace it, I was scared by the complexity, all for an alternator?
Can you please tell me for this V6 2.8L at what miles or kilometers should the belt be changed? I'm getting conflicting information from 120,000 miles or 140,00 miles?
Great video! Thanks! Are there any other parts we ought to have on hand while we have the car in service position, e.g,., belt tensioner, serpentine belt, etc.? Also, the Haynes manual says to make two "tools" out of two threaded rod and a couple of nuts to insert into the bolt holes of the crash bar to support the front end when pulled forward. You didn't do that. Did you run into any problems pushing the front end back into the chassis? Thanks
It would be a good time to change the serpentine belt if it's already passed the service time or close to it. Otherwise if it was recently changed you could reuse it. I usually use a Jack stand to support the radiator support once I remove it.
@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds also left out removing the splash shield, and other things to disconnect from the radiator support: Disconnect 2 power steering oil cooler brackets at the bottom right of the radiator, disconnect the A/C line bracket beneath the alternator. I didn't do those and the first stressed the fitting of the oil cooler line when sliding the radiator support forward. The second would have created more space to insert and rotate the alternator. That was a bitch to take out and insert! Took me about 4.5 hours total, though it was my first time plus I had to deal with some rusted screws. So you did you completely remove the radiator support? I got two 6" metric bolts from my local hardware store and threaded them into the extra crash bar holes so the radiator support could slide out on them. Had to use two bottle jacks to lift it up during reassembly so the crash bar bolt holes were centered in the cutouts of the radiator support. Your video did make it seem a bit more simple than it was. Ha ha! But it was helpful. And I saved $1300 of labor cost! Thanks
Like you and like the video. But man remove half the car for a borrowed time part. How do all bolts back out so easy for some people? That's an energy I wish I had. Good video Thanks
Yea, replacing the alternator on this car can be long and annoying unlike some other cars. I use power tools to remove the bolts, which makes it easier. Thanks for watching.
Update: I tried doing this repair but was unsuccessful. I just could not get enough clearance to pull out the original alternator. After much struggling, gave up and put everything back. Fortunately, the original unit is still working well; I was just doing preventive work, due to recent original battery failure and replacement with a new one. How far can one safely pull the radiator, cooling fan, and associated components away from the engine while the car is in "Service Mode"?
You'll be able to pull the radiator support out far enough to get out the Alternator. The Alternator is hard to come out because of the cavity that it's in, it only goes in and come out one way, watch the video and see the angle it came out.
You kinda need to fight it, to get it out. Watch the angle that I set mine to remove it and follow the same angle. Don't be afraid to be rough, just try not to break anything.
Thank you for this helpful video. I started the process of changing an alternator today in an 02 Passat, I unbolted the sway bar thinking that I was removing it from the bottom, but realized I should just call it a day and watch a video to give me clarity on the process. You make it look much more sensible. Thanks again!👍
Very skilled at your craft! Amazing help video! You saved me a ton of money and time.
much respect! I'm happy I was able to help you.
This guy made a fantastic video👍🏽👍🏽
Fantastic. I wish all repair videos were as direct and to the point as yours is.
Thank you, and Kudos.
Much respect! Thanks for watching.
Your videos are a model of clarity. I feel sorry for people who don't own a car model that you work on. You've saved me a bunch of money and hassle.
Much respect 🙏, thanks for acknowledging my work, and I'm happy you're getting value from my content.
Fr gang wasted 180 instead of 800
As with your other 98 commenters, I too am grateful for your outstandingly clear Volkswagen Passat alternator replacement instruction video.
Thank you very much.
I'm happy you found this video helpful, thanks for watching!
you're a king, my man
Much respect!
hello, I'm from Poland, currently I have a Passat B5 2.8V6 SYNCRO 1998, thanks to this channel
I'm happy you're able to get value from my channel, thanks for watching! And good luck with your B5.
Thank you very much! Very clear instructions, even noobs like me can do it!
I will be attempting this myself after having been stranded at an intersection,
thank you for a very well detailed procedure.
Good luck with your install, thanks for watching.
did you get it done??
@@vdubskiee5356 i hit a wall with no 45 Torx sockets
@@MrFTW733 come on get it done! 👌🏼
Best service guide video I’ve ever seen hands down🙏🏼 you doin the lords work😂
Thank you! Lol
From Argentina! I send this to mechanic, now is broken my alternator. Many Many thanks 🙏
shout out to everyone watching from Argentina! much respect 💪🏽
Awesome video AND the only one i can find for this specific alternator. THANK YOU so much for providing us with this guide!!! Bless your soul my friend
That was a great and so very informative video. I can't friggin believe you gotta take all that crap off the front end just to get to the darn thing! That's insane! What a piece of crap! Bro you are a life saver. I would have spent hours trying to figure out what all has to come off before I settled on that so you saved me a ton of time, frustration and swear words. There'll still be swear words but nowhere near as many.
Excellent video!!! Very clear and well explained, thanks a lot.
I'm happy you found this helpful! Thanks
Thenk so much for this videos
Excellent video for this job on this vehicle!!! Five stars!
Much respect 🙏
Thanks! A great instruction video.
Glad it was helpful!
Ur good saved me alot of time i love working on my cars Mercedes no problem but have the passat for work and its a pain in the ass that made it simple
Yea, VW'S can be pain to work on, lol Thanks for watching!
Great video. You make it look easy. Great camera shots
Thank you,. Yea, it's a challenge to show the detailed shots.
Did this on my 01 A4 2.8 and worked just as well thanks for the vid
Oh cool, thanks for watching!
Great explanation!! God thats so much extra work for one simple part. Great job German Engineering XD
Thank you , Sir. You just made my life a whole lot easier !!!!! God bless
Much respect, I'm happy I was able to help!
Excellent video - very clear and easy to follow.
Much respect and thanks for watching! I'm happy it was easy for you to follow.
I think working on this vehicle is a huge pain. Great video though. Thank you
Yea, it's definitely a pain to work on it. There is no room in the engine bay to work.
High quality video! Will be checking your vids for more VW service 👍
Thanks! 👍🏽
Yeeeeesss bro you truly made this job that everyone says imma need a lift and different things I just didn’t need thanks to this video, thank you so much!! Definitely will be subscribing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥
A lift, lol. I didn't even jack the car up. Thanks for watching and welcome to the crafty family!
Thank you for the visiuals. I'm about to do the same job. My setup looks pretty identical compared to the front of my 97' V6 Audi A4 FWD 12V. I thought I was gonna have to put it in full service position and disconnect the driver side upper radiator hose, it's going to be a tight squeeze! I also didn't realize I would have to remove the tensioner pulley as well. Looking at all the vehicles with their alternator just sitting at the top of the motor just makes me what to cringe at the job that awaits me. 😂
A most excellent video. Very easy to follow. Thank you.
Respect, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this.. very informative and very accurate..
I'm happy you found this video helpful, much respect!
My friend please could you tell me where is located the alternator fuse ? Thank you so much
Very good video I like the way you explain each step taking the bumper and things off. And you also don’t rattle all about a bunch of bullshit that doesn’t pertain to what you’re doing.
Much respect! Yea, me goal is to only include the necessary information.
This was an awesome video. I am trying to do my 2001 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8L Alternator without removing the alternator. I believe it's just the regulator. But it's may first time preforming this DIY on the alternator. I'm just having a problem getting the connector tap off cause it's facing upward 👆 Causes, I haven't released all the bolts to make it turn downward 👇
great job
Thanks
Nice video but to change the alternator you have to remove the whole bumper? My father has this car and I have to replace it, I was scared by the complexity, all for an alternator?
Thanks! Yea, if your dad's car has the V6 engine, this is the process to replace it.
hey how long does this take to do? great video thanks for posting!!
Around 1.5 hours, thanks for watching!
@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds ha ha, the VW dealer in my area says it's a 5 hour job! Rip off! Quoted me $1600.
what tool do I need to remove the alternator it self the two bolts aren't mm there like torque bits
Can you please tell me for this V6 2.8L at what miles or kilometers should the belt be changed? I'm getting conflicting information from 120,000 miles or 140,00 miles?
thanks
Great job on the video!!
Much respect 🙏
Awesome video thank you!
Much respect!
I was wondering how many amps is the alternator?
This one is 120 amps.
Great video! Thanks! Are there any other parts we ought to have on hand while we have the car in service position, e.g,., belt tensioner, serpentine belt, etc.? Also, the Haynes manual says to make two "tools" out of two threaded rod and a couple of nuts to insert into the bolt holes of the crash bar to support the front end when pulled forward. You didn't do that. Did you run into any problems pushing the front end back into the chassis? Thanks
It would be a good time to change the serpentine belt if it's already passed the service time or close to it. Otherwise if it was recently changed you could reuse it. I usually use a Jack stand to support the radiator support once I remove it.
@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds also left out removing the splash shield, and other things to disconnect from the radiator support: Disconnect 2 power steering oil cooler brackets at the bottom right of the radiator, disconnect the A/C line bracket beneath the alternator. I didn't do those and the first stressed the fitting of the oil cooler line when sliding the radiator support forward. The second would have created more space to insert and rotate the alternator. That was a bitch to take out and insert! Took me about 4.5 hours total, though it was my first time plus I had to deal with some rusted screws. So you did you completely remove the radiator support? I got two 6" metric bolts from my local hardware store and threaded them into the extra crash bar holes so the radiator support could slide out on them. Had to use two bottle jacks to lift it up during reassembly so the crash bar bolt holes were centered in the cutouts of the radiator support. Your video did make it seem a bit more simple than it was. Ha ha! But it was helpful. And I saved $1300 of labor cost! Thanks
Thank you for this video it really helps
Happy I was able to help! Thanks for watching.
Very best of everything.
Thank you!
Like you and like the video. But man remove half the car for a borrowed time part. How do all bolts back out so easy for some people? That's an energy I wish I had. Good video Thanks
Yea, replacing the alternator on this car can be long and annoying unlike some other cars. I use power tools to remove the bolts, which makes it easier. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video!
Thank you!
Great video. Does however seem like alot of work to replace an alternator tho🤷♂️
I agree, Iol
Can you make a video of the passat b5.5 on a after market air intake (Ram) installation
You the man
Much respect 🙏
Thank you, very helpful
Much respect, I'm happy you got value from this!
Fantastic video very informative
Thanks for watching!
This video is awesome thanks!!!
Thanks for watching!
Greta job
Much respect 🙏🏾
Hi I want to kn if u can help me get the diagram to run my vacuum system on my passat has the same v6 2.8 engine
Nice Video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Hi did you remove the radiator?
I showed everything that I did in the video.
Update:
I tried doing this repair but was unsuccessful. I just could not get enough clearance to pull out the original alternator. After much struggling, gave up and put everything back. Fortunately, the original unit is still working well; I was just doing preventive work, due to recent original battery failure and replacement with a new one.
How far can one safely pull the radiator, cooling fan, and associated components away from the engine while the car is in "Service Mode"?
You'll be able to pull the radiator support out far enough to get out the Alternator. The Alternator is hard to come out because of the cavity that it's in, it only goes in and come out one way, watch the video and see the angle it came out.
@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I'll try again, though it will depend on my schedule.
Thanks for the reply.
My front end only hangs down like four three inches maybe I literally can not get my old alternator out I’ve been trying for hours and hours
I’m have trouble getting it out any tips
You kinda need to fight it, to get it out. Watch the angle that I set mine to remove it and follow the same angle.
Don't be afraid to be rough, just try not to break anything.
great video
Thank you!
Excellent!
Many thanks!
Hiw do you put the hood latch handle back
I used the same method that I used to remove it, with a flat head screwdriver and a pick tool.
thanks ! u very help me man :D
Happy I was able to help, thanks for watching!
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Sooo many things on the passat that need working on always the front bumper has to come off
Yea, for real. But once you remove it a couple times, it becomes easier.
When it's time for a new alternator Im donating this POS and buying a Toyota.
What a nightmare
This engine is Terrible to work on
Yes it is, lol
@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds just get this car did Thermostat Couple days ago it was a nightmare haha
Good video! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
thanks
When it's time for a new alternator Im donating this POS and buying a Toyota.