I did a quick search and could only find one for the 2.5L.
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163506
I see we have an intake manifold removal diy at least:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20966
This doesn't seem like an amateur job. Are there any alternative methods?
Hi, I did the job in 2-3 hours with almost no mechanical ability. Way better than paying the dealershit $1400-1700 CDN as they quoted me. My friend at a shop was able to download some work instructions, but they proved to be useless. Don't need to touch the air conditioning compressor as they say.
Here's a quick summary of the steps:
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Use a ratchet to move the serpentine belt tensioner enough to move the belt off the pulleys. Move the belt out of the way. Don't have to completely take it off
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Loosen and remove the 4 bolts on alternator. Two on top and one on bottom.
Alternator should move around now. Move enough to disconnect the plug and remove the nut to remove the second cable. It's tight and takes some time to remove the nut.
The hard part: removing the alternator through the top. There are some plastic hoses near the top of the engine that you can remove the one torx screw to give you a bit of room. Also, near the bottom of the alternator close to the headlight there are some metal cooling pipes (I'm assuming), you can remove the black cap on the one to give you a bit more room too. Now gradually wiggle it out. Took some time cause I didn't want to break anything.
Now reverse the steps with the new alternator! I bought one that was remanufactured but looks exactly like new. It was $280 CDN.
Let me know if you have questions. Good luck!