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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 TD, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.0, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.3 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.6 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.8 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 2.0 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.4 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.8 i 16V, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.6 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 2.0 i 16V, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.4 i 16V, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 D, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.0 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.8 T 20V Cupra, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.0 16V, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.6 i, SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) 1.4 … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Ibiza II (6K1) and other SEAT models

Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing

        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Diesel (64 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (45 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (54 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (60 hp)
      
        Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing for Ibiza II (6K1) Petrol (129 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT IBIZA II (6K1). 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 IBIZA II (6K1). 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 IBIZA II (6K1). Take the following steps:

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

Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Remove the side plastic cover.
Step 5

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

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.
Step 7

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 8

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 9

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 10

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT IBIZA II (6K1)
Step 11

Remove the wheel.
Step 12

Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 15

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT IBIZA II (6K1). Tip:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 17

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 18

Remove the suspension strut.
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

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – SEAT IBIZA II (6K1). AUTODOC recommends:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 21

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Install a new strut mount.
Step 23

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 24

Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 26

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 27

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 28

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
SEAT IBIZA II (6K1) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 30

Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – SEAT IBIZA II (6K1). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 32

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 37

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 38

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 39

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5,2. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 40

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 41

Install the side plastic panel.
Step 42

Screw the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 43

Install the folding shelf to its mounting seat.

Step 44

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

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