How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.0 Seat Arosa 6h
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How to change rear shock absorbers on SEAT AROSA (6H) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.0, SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.4, SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.7 SDI, SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.4 16V, SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.4 TDI, SEAT AROSA (6H) 1.0 … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT AROSA (6H). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Torx bit T25
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT AROSA (6H). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SEAT AROSA (6H) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Detach the parcel shelf.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the boot sill panel.
  4. Step 5
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    Detach the boot sill panel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the boot side panel. Use Torx T25.
  6. Step 7
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    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
  7. Step 8
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT AROSA (6H). Professionals recommend:
    Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
  11. Step 12
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 13
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  12. Step 14
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT AROSA (6H). AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT AROSA (6H)
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the wheel.
  14. Step 17
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 19
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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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT AROSA (6H)
  17. Step 20
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SEAT AROSA (6H) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – SEAT AROSA (6H). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  22. Step 25
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  23. Step 26
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 27
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
  25. Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  26. Step 29
    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    SEAT AROSA (6H) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
    Step 30
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
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