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How to change manual gearbox oil on SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models
Alternative products
Automatic transmission fluid
Manual Transmission Oil
Axle Gear Oil
Transfer Case Oil
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Drive socket # 12
Phillips screwdriver
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). AUTODOC recommends:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). Tip:The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.Step 4
Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver. - Step 5
Remove the lower sound insulation. - Step 6
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes. - Step 7
Put a waste oil container with at least 2 l capacity under the drainage hole. - Step 8
Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17. - Step 9
Drain the used oil.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). AUTODOC experts recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot. - Step 10
Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – SEAT LEON (1M1). Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes. - Step 11
Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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