Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T FR, 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) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, 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.

How to change rear shock absorber on SEAT IBIZA 3 6L [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Ibiza 6L1. List of the 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
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Professionals 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Take the following steps:
  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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, 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
    How hard is it to do yourself: Shock Absorber replacement on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI 2008 - download illustrated guide
    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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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  13. Step 14
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Shock Absorber on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Ibiza 6L1. 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.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 nm torque.
  19. Step 20
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  20. Step 21
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  22. Step 23
    How hard is it to do yourself: Shock Absorber replacement on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI 2008 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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