When to replace the Air Filter on your SEAT LEON
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Seal Ring, air filter housing intake hose
Tools
Replacement: air filter – Seat Leon 1M1. List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Seat Leon 1M1. Professionals recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  2. Step 3
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    Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
  3. Step 4
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 5
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  5. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
  8. Step 9
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
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