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Alternator/voltage regulator

Tiny
EYC77
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.8L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,000 MILES
I need to replace my voltage regulator on the alternator. Will I have to remove the whole alternator to do so? It is mounted on the outside. If I remove the alternator how do I make sure I get the tension right in the belt? Thank you.
Sunday, November 24th, 2019 AT 3:09 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Don't worry about the tension on the belt it is set by the tensioner. here is how you remove the alternator to replace the voltage regulator step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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