When to replace the Pollen Filter on your SEAT LEON
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.4 TGI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.8 TSI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.0 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 Cupra 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.5 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.5 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.5 TGi, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.0 TSi, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TSI 4Drive, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 TDI 4Drive 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 – Pollen Filter for Leon ST (5F8) and other SEAT models
Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). List of the tools you'll need:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the glove box.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 2.0 TDI 2014 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Press down on the glove box retainers.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the stopper (strap) from the glove box lid.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove SEAT LEON 1.4 TGI 2017 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  7. Step 7
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
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