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
READ NEXT:
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:
1 - Door
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
33 Nm
3 - Door Arrester
Installation position. Refer to → Fig.
Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Door Arrester, Removing and Insta
Tower Brace Additional Reinforcement, Removing and Installing, Q7
without High-Voltage System
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to
→ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.50;&