Audi Q7: Generator, Checking
Perform Generator Test
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is attached.
- Select the Diagnostic mode and
start the diagnostics.
- Select the tab Test Plan.
- Select Select Individual Tests
and choose the following sequence.
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 27 - Starter, voltage supply
- Electrical Components
- C - Generator, Checking
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester continues with the generator
test from here on.
Overview - Generator, Bosch through MY 2000

1 - Bolts
2 - Cover
3 - Bolts
4 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing:
- Remove the bolts -1- and remove the
protective cap -2-.
- Remove the bolts -3- and remove the
voltage regulator.
- Carbon brushes wear limit: 5 mm
5 - Generator
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Note
The generators were implemented as a running change.
1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Bo
Note
The new generators are installed as a running change.
1 - Nut
65 Nm
2 - Ribbed Belt Pulley
3 - Generator
4 - Voltage Regulator
Removing and
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 brus
SEE MORE:
Overview - Noise Insulation
1 - Bolt
6 Nm
Quantity: 3
2 - Front Noise Insulation
There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing, Front".
3 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
Overview - A/C Compressor and Condenser
Caution
Danger due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Danger of frost bite to skin and other parts of the body.
Only loosen the connection point bolts when the refrigerant
circuit is empty.
1 - Alignment Sleeve
2 - A/C Com