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:
System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit without Rear Heater and A/C Unit
Note
Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions
of the A/C system for the Audi Q7. Make sure to use the correct
version and pay attention to the allocation of different
components. Refer to
→
Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view (1) and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various layouts
may be available.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETT