Important!
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) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI Cupra R, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2.0, 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.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Seat Ibiza 6L1 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the spring. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  18. Step 18
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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