OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi Alternator Bracket Bolt
N-107-204-01 is an original alternator bracket fastener for the specified 2012–2013 Volkswagen Golf R mounting arrangement. It secures the assigned fastening point in the alternator mounting assembly. Correct mounting hardware helps retain the intended positioning of the alternator and its bracket within the accessory-drive installation. One individual bolt is supplied.
Technical details
- OEM number: N-107-204-01 / N10720401.
- Catalog identity: Alternator bracket bolt; also listed as an alternator bolt or screw.
- Drive and head: Internal multi-point drive with an integral collar, as shown in the original archive photo.
- Assigned assembly: Original Golf R alternator/bracket fastening position specifying this exact number.
- Catalog references: Reference 10 in the documented 2012 alternator diagram; listed under reference 3 in the 2013 selected catalog.
- Supply: One bolt; alternator, mounting bracket, sleeves, belt and other hardware are separate items.
Common reasons to replace
Replace this fastener when its internal drive is rounded, its threads are damaged or corroded, or the head and collar can no longer seat correctly. Missing or incorrect hardware should also be corrected during an alternator or bracket repair. Damage can occur during removal when an unsuitable tool is used or the drive recess is not fully engaged. Inspect the mating threads and mounting surfaces before installation: replacing a bolt alone will not correct a cracked bracket, damaged receiving threads or an improperly positioned mounting sleeve.
An alternator noise, belt-tracking problem or charging fault is not sufficient evidence that this bolt has failed. Check the complete mounting arrangement and identify the underlying cause before selecting repair parts. If the original hardware is loose, determine whether incorrect assembly, damaged components or a disturbed fastening point is responsible.
Installation and service notes
Confirm the complete OEM number and original alternator bracket configuration before ordering. Similar-looking accessory-drive fasteners can use different threads, lengths, collars or fastening procedures. Use a tool that fully engages the internal drive. Follow the applicable electrical isolation and accessory-drive service instructions before working around the alternator, and support the component as required when loosening its mounting hardware.
Inspect the bolt's receiving threads, bracket and any associated sleeve, then align the mounting components without forcing them together. Start the replacement fastener by hand and apply the vehicle-specific tightening procedure. Follow the original instructions for any pre-applied thread treatment rather than adding an unverified compound. After assembly, verify the mounting arrangement, belt routing and electrical connections before checking operation. Tightening torque and replacement requirements depend on the exact installation and should be taken from the applicable service procedure.
Vehicle fitment
The confirmed profiles below apply to the original Golf R alternator bracket arrangement specifying N10720401. Check the original bracket, alternator configuration and full part number by VIN before purchase.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2012–2013 | 2.0L turbo gasoline inline-four | Base; Mk6; 4Motion; Match original alternator and mounting bracket | Original Golf R alternator bracket fastening position specifying N10720401. The 2012 diagram identifies reference 10; the 2013 catalog lists the same bolt under reference 3. Verify original bracket and VIN. |
This listing supplies the individual fastening bolt. Verify the remaining mounting hardware and related components separately.