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How to change front ABS sensor on SEAT Altea (5P1) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – ABS Sensor for Altea (5P1) and other SEAT models
ABS sensor
Alternative products

Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Multipurpose grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H5
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Wheel chock
Replacement: ABS sensor – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ABS sensor – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALTEA (5P1)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Detach the ABS sensor connector.
- Step 7Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Disconnect the ABS sensor.
- Step 10Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Treat the ABS sensor fastener. Use a multipurpose grease. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 12Connect the ABS sensor.
- Step 13Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
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