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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI 4x4, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 Multifuel, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI 4x4, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) 1.9 TDI 4x4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: fog lights – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
Torx bit T20
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic trim tool
Painter's tape
Replacement: fog lights – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The procedure for replacing the right and left fog lights is identical.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Unscrew the fog light grille fastener. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 2
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    Use the masking tape to prevent plastic and painted parts of the car from being damaged.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the fog light grille. Use a plastic trim tool.
  4. Step 4
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    Treat the fog light fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fog light fasteners. Use Torx T20.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the fog light.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the fog light connector.
  8. Step 8
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    Treat the fog light connector. Use dielectric grease.
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