How to Replace the alternator on the Audi A3 2008 to 2012

Do you need to Replace the alternator on your Audi A3 2008 to 2012 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Audi A3 2008 to 2012 manual covers diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-gb/audi/a3/2009...
What's covered:
Contents, Safety First!, Roadside repairs, Weekly checks
Chapter 1 : Routine maintenance and servicing
Chapter 2A : 1.6 litre engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2B : 1.9 litre engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2C : 2.0 litre engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2D : Engine removal and overhaul procedures
Chapter 3 : Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4A : Fuel systems €“ 1.6 and 2.0 litre engines
Chapter 4B : Fuel system €“ 1.9 litre engines
Chapter 4C : Emission control and exhaust systems
Chapter 5 : Starting and charging systems
Chapter 6 : Clutch
Chapter 7A : Manual transmission
Chapter 7B : DSG semi-automatic transmission
Chapter 8 : Driveshafts
Chapter 9 : Braking system
Chapter 10 : Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11 : Bodywork and fittings
Chapter 12 : Body electrical system, Wiring diagrams, Reference
What's covered:
A3 Hatchback (3-door) & Sportback (5-door) with 1.6 litre (1599cc), 1.9 litre (1896cc) & 2.0 litre (1968cc) Turbo-Diesel engines.
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover petrol models, Quattro or Cabriolet, Does NOT cover new Audi A3 range introduced September 2012

[@user-qw9jd3do1e]

Procedure in the paper back Haynes manual is completely different to this! You still can’t get the alternator out of the engine bay! The procedure in this video will make it possible to remove the alternator. Just a shame I didn’t just check online instead of looking at the book first!

[@Jim_Kay.]

Hi,
what diameter are the substitute threaded rods used to support the lock-carrier while in service position?
Cheers, J.

[@HaynesManuals]

Pretty sure they're M10

[@Jim_Kay.]

@@HaynesManuals Great, thanks. I'm interested to see how this works out. I've the Haynes manual and this to work off so hopefully I have it covered. (fingers crossed..)

[@Jim_Kay.]

@@HaynesManuals Yep, I can confirm they're an M10. On the 2010 1.6tdi CAYC anyway. Although, there was a solid metal pipe that hindered sliding the lock carrier forward unfortunately.

[@acortez3195]

Why is this step necessary?

[@ZizzTron5050]

What tire are you taking off the driver side?

[@HaynesManuals]

The front wheel

[@13mitza]

driver side for RHD, passanger side for LHD

[@MB88977]

He's going to take off the rear wheel while working on the front 😂

[@kikisjourney2354]

Dude I’m taking the whole car apart just to get to the alternator