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 SC (5F5) 2.0 TDI DOC, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon SC (5F5) 1.2 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Leon SC (5F5) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – SEAT LEON SC (5F5). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – SEAT LEON SC (5F5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SEAT LEON SC (5F5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the air filter housing.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the vacuum hose from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Take off the filter lid.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
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