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Fig. 33: Exploded View Of Lock Carrier 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

VOLTAGE REGULATOR 

Removal & Installation (Models Up To May 1999) 

1. Remove generator. See appropriate procedure under GENERATOR .  

2. Remove bolts (arrows) and protection cover. See Fig. 34 . Remove bolts at voltage regulator. Remove 

voltage regulator.  

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. 

NOTE:

On vehicles built up to May 1999 voltage regulators are serviceable. On vehicles 
built from June of 1999, voltage regulator can no longer be replaced. In contrast 
to previously used generators, new generators have no removable protective 
cap. In these generators, if the voltage regulator malfunctions, complete 
generator must be replaced. 

 

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1998-2004 CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - New Beetle

  

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Fig. 34: Removing & Installing Generator Protective Cap (Models Up To May 1999) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

Removal & Installation (Models From June 1999 & On) 

1. Remove generator. See appropriate procedure under GENERATOR .  

2. Remove mounting nuts (arrows "A") from protective cap. See Fig. 35 . Remove bolt (arrow "B") from 

protective cap. Remove protective cap.  

3. Remove bolts (arrows). See Fig. 36 . Remove voltage regulator.  

4. To install, reverse removal procedure. 

 

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Fig. 35: Removing Protective Cap (Models From June 1999) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

 

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Fig. 36: Removing & Installing Voltage Regulator (Models From June 1999) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

OVERHAUL 

Other than replacing voltage regulator (where possible), manufacturer recommends replacing generator as an 
assembly. Overhaul procedures are not available. Diesel vehicles may be equipped with a generator pulley 
freewheeling clutch. Freewheeling clutch must be removed from old generator, and installed on new unit. Use 
multipoint Socket (3310) to remove and install generator pulley or freewheeling clutch. On Diesel vehicles 
equipped with Valeo generator, pulley cannot be refitted. Replace Valeo generator with a Bosch generator. See 

NOTE:

On vehicles built up to May 1999 voltage regulators are serviceable. On vehicles 
built from June of 1999, voltage regulator can no longer be replaced. In contrast 
to previously used generators, new generators have no removable protective 
cap. In these generators, if the voltage regulator malfunctions, complete 
generator must be replaced. 

 

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1998-2004 CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - New Beetle

  

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