When to replace the Fuel Filter on your SEAT LEON
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – Seat Leon 1M1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Ratchet wrench
Fuel line pliers
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Seat Leon 1M1.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  6. Step 6
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use fuel line pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.
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