When to replace the Oil Filter on your SEAT LEON
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Seat Leon 1M1. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 19
Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
Ratchet wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Seat Leon 1M1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Pull up the oil dipstick.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  5. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip:
    The vehicle must be on a level surface, but if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the oil filter.
  12. Step 13
    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 14
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  13. Step 15
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    Install a new oil filter.
  14. Step 16
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    Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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