Interesting timing. I replaced the alternator on my 2015 Audi S3 a week ago. I took it out from the top though and didn't remove / loosen so many components. I removed the radiator hose on that side and the oil pressure sensor itself (24 mm deep socket). Then i used a bungie cord to hold the coolant pipe away from the work area. The alternator BARELY fit through but i got it out. The entire time i kept thinking what a TERRIBLE engineering design - you can literally SEE the alternator right in front of you but it is NOT easy to remove. That goes for ALOT of components on this car. Overall excellent video !
@@tubesai No no NOOO ! Don't take off the intake manifold ! That's a PITA to deal with. Four things to help you: 1. Remove the oil pressure sensor completely (you'll need a DEEP 24 MM) 2. I took off the upper narrow radiator hose. 3. I removed the two screws holding the hard coolant line and bungie corded it out of the way 4. There is a plastic bracket holding the AC line. *CAREFULLY* remove the line from the bracket and try your best to move the AC line out of the way. Good luck buddy !
@lordjop9684 thank you for the confirmation. I did the same exact (oil pressure sensor, ac brackets only, and the hard coolant line) all a PITA. I also had to loosen the fan to dip low and rotate the alternator out. After much prayer and singing to myself it's out and will be placing the new one in tomorrow.
The ground wire you mention is the main output to the battery!! Don’t put it to a ground or you will make special smoke. Other than that, nice video. You could prob just dub over that.
Another job well done, Mike. While I love and enjoy the driving pleasure of an Audi(My Audi), to see what it takes to get to something so simple? Tough.. While My Subarus, are simple .. Then again, "Oranges, to Apples," Yes, I know lol
These tutorials are so great and easy to follow
Interesting timing. I replaced the alternator on my 2015 Audi S3 a week ago. I took it out from the top though and didn't remove / loosen so many components. I removed the radiator hose on that side and the oil pressure sensor itself (24 mm deep socket). Then i used a bungie cord to hold the coolant pipe away from the work area. The alternator BARELY fit through but i got it out. The entire time i kept thinking what a TERRIBLE engineering design - you can literally SEE the alternator right in front of you but it is NOT easy to remove. That goes for ALOT of components on this car. Overall excellent video !
I'm trying to take it out from the top too but it's stuck on the AC line, did you take anything off the intake manifold too?
@@tubesai No no NOOO ! Don't take off the intake manifold ! That's a PITA to deal with. Four things to help you: 1. Remove the oil pressure sensor completely (you'll need a DEEP 24 MM) 2. I took off the upper narrow radiator hose. 3. I removed the two screws holding the hard coolant line and bungie corded it out of the way 4. There is a plastic bracket holding the AC line. *CAREFULLY* remove the line from the bracket and try your best to move the AC line out of the way. Good luck buddy !
Where are you located I would like some help if you local I’m at nj
@@CristianRamirez-wv2mn Florida brother. Sorry. You can handle the repair !
@lordjop9684 thank you for the confirmation. I did the same exact (oil pressure sensor, ac brackets only, and the hard coolant line) all a PITA. I also had to loosen the fan to dip low and rotate the alternator out. After much prayer and singing to myself it's out and will be placing the new one in tomorrow.
Great video. Just got done replacing the alternator on my 2015 S3. Pretty tedious but wow it’s really put together well.
Well done video, probably best DIY I have seen.
Thanks for watching, Mike!
The ground wire you mention is the main output to the battery!! Don’t put it to a ground or you will make special smoke.
Other than that, nice video. You could prob just dub over that.
Thanks for the heads up, Simon!
Is this the same alternator ill need for a Vw cc 2010?
If im washing the engine bay on this car, is it possible to cover the alternator? is it in reach?
Great job... Nice and clean. Any reason why not disconnect only the negative from the battery? And I like how you say "my good people"! :)
Thank you, Johnny. And that is mainly extra insurance on Mike's end!
would this apply to a mk7 gti?
Another job well done, Mike.
While I love and enjoy the driving pleasure of an Audi(My Audi), to see what it takes to get to something so simple? Tough.. While My Subarus, are simple .. Then again, "Oranges, to Apples," Yes, I know lol
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I need a video for an alternator removal on A6/S4 3.0T supercharged
Is this 1.8 or 2.0
Good work
Is the combustion engine car have future ? If yes then how many years ?
How do you know what type of bolts you have
Put a magnet on it
9:24 yes.. You can't get out that's why lol