How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.9 TDI Seat Cordoba 6K5
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD5,2
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
  • All mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5,2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 9
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5)
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: strut mount – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 19
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
    Step 20
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  17. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 22
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    Install a new strut mount.
  19. Step 23
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
    Step 24
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    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 25
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  21. Step 26
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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