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How to change rear coil springs on SEAT Toledo III (5P2) – replacement guide
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SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.6, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.4 16V, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.4 TSI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.6, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.4 16V, SEAT Toledo III (5P2) 1.4 TSI … 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 – Springs for Toledo III (5P2) and other SEAT models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). AUTODOC recommends:
- 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 TOLEDO III (5P2). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt. - Step 8
Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 10
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces). - Step 11
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 12
Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a crowbar. - Step 13
Remove the support from under the arm. Use a crowbar.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms. - Step 14
Pull down the suspension control arm. Take out the spring. - Step 15
Remove the rubber spring spacer. - Step 16
Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 17
Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring. - Step 18
Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. - Step 19
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 20
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar. - Step 21
Install the fastening bolt. - Step 22
Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
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