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How to change front coil springs on Seat Ibiza 6L1 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front springs SEAT IBIZA 3 6L [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) and other SEAT models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H6.
HEX bit No.H7.
XZN socket bit # 14
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 36
Wheel impact socket #17
Shock absorber socket
Ratchet wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip from AUTODOC:
- Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Seat Ibiza 6L1
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount.
- Step 6Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 7Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 8Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 9Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 10Remove the wheel.
- Step 11Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 12Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 15Clean the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 16Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
- Step 17Disconnect the brake hose. Use a crowbar.
- Step 18Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
- Step 19Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 20Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #14. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 21Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 22Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 23Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.Step 24Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #36.
- Step 25Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 26Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC experts recommend:Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
- Step 27Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 28Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 29Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 30Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1
- Step 31Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 32Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
- Step 33Compress the spring.
- Step 34Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 35Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 36Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 37Release the coil spring.
- Step 38Remove the spring.
- Step 39Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 40Compress the spring.
- Step 41Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
- Step 42Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Professionals recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 43Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 44Decompress the spring.
- Step 45Remove the assembled shock strut.
- Step 46Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 47Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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