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
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ATF Level, Checking
ATF Level, Checking, 0D3 "Sport Differential"
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Plug - ATF check
Test Requirement
ATF temperature: 10 ºC to 60 ºC (50 t
Overview - Body Tail Lamps
1 - Tail Lamp
There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing".
2 - Brake and Tail Lamp Bulb
Left Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb 3 -M82-
Right Brake/Tail La