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How to change the alternator on an Audi A3 (2008 to 2012)

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Do you need to replace the alternator on your Audi A3 (2008 to 2012 models) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

The video was filmed in our workshop where we strip down and rebuild every car when producing our world-famous car repair manuals. Our 2008 to 2012 Audi A3 manual contains even more videos like this one, and covers 08 to 62 reg plates for the Hatchback (3-door) and Sportback (5-door) with 1.6 litre (1599cc), 1.9 litre (1896cc) and 2.0 litre (1968cc) Turbo-Diesel engines.

Note: Our manual does NOT cover petrol models, Quattro or Cabriolet, Does NOT cover new Audi A3 range introduced September 2012 .​

Click here to get our 2008 to 2012 Audi A3 manual in both digital or print.

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