How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Seat León Mk2
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Seat Leon 1P1 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 MultiFuel, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.8 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 FSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on SEAT LEON 1P1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 22/03/2022
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1P1. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Ceramic grease
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket DD#5,2
Shock absorber socket DD#6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1P1. 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 Leon 1P1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    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.
  3. 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 Leon 1P1
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Seat Leon 1P1 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  12. Step 13
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber mount cap. Use a crowbar.
  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№5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1P1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Seat Leon 1P1. Take the following steps:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  18. Step 19
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 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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    Install the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
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