Alternator removal to replace starter motor

[tony01]

HI Could someone please advise me what size Allen key i need to release the poly belt tensioner so i can remove my alternater on a audi allroad 2.5tdi 2001 as been advised i need to remove the alternator to replace starter motor hope this is correct
Thanks all

[Peter D]

If you already have the bumber off and the front in the service postion and covers off then you can see the allen key hole. 10mm from memory. You need to tell us the engine code like AKE, it is on the ID Label in the spare wheel bay. Have you got two thin 32 mm spanners to remove the Viscous fan and do you have a manual. Regards Peter

[tony01]

Hi Peter
THANKS
The engine code is AKE Have not been able to remove bumper but have felt allen key hole and tried a 12mm in it but is to small Unless i am feeling the wrong allen key hole but it is right next to the tensioner as shown on elsawin diagram
Tony

[tony01]

Viscose fan and shrouding around pulleys all removed Painfull removing fan chopped my bloody finger and is it bloody lol
Tony

[Peter D]

Without the front in the sevice position it is very very tight. Good Luck. Regards Peter

[DavidJHS]

It looks bloody tight, but can it be done?

The motor looks like it protrudes quite far into the housing meaning it needs to be withdrawn quite far, the alternator must be in the way?

I also have a small diameter pipe coming from the block that looks like a water drain of sorts right in the way.

Any help with confirming this would be most appreciated as it means I get someone else to do the job. thanks.

[bagpipingandy]

If it is the tensioner for the large alternator belt, on my allroad AKE it was a 17mm hex

regards

Andy