Audi Q7: Overview - Bosch Generator from 2001
Note
The generators were implemented as a running change.

1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Bosch Generator from 2001, Removing and
Installing".
- Carbon brushes, checking. Refer to
→ Chapter "Carbon Brushes, Checking, All Bosch Generators from 2001"
3 - Bolt
4 - Cover
5 - Nut
6 - Nut
7 - Bolt
8 - Bolt
Voltage Regulator, Bosch Generator from 2001, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1- and the
nuts -3- and
-4-.
- Remove the cover -2- on the
rear side of the generator.

- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- Remove voltage regulator.

Installing
- When installing the voltage regulator, make sure the carbon
brushes rest correctly on the slip rings.
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following:
- Install the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Bosch Generator from 2001".
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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
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Generator Belt Socket -3310-
Inner hex socket 8 mm or TORX
T50
Removing
- Remove the generator if necessary. Refer to
→ Electrical Equip
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Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off automatically
when stopped, for example at a traffic
light. If certain conditions are met, the engine
may stop before the
Procedure
- Free up the wire to be repaired approximately 20 cm on both
sides of the repair point.
Caution
Risk of damaging the electrical wires.
Expose wrapped wiring harnesses carefully.
- If necessary, removing the wiring harness wrapping using a
knife.
- Cut out the dam