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How to change rear strut mount on SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) – replacement guide
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SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 D, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TD, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 2.0 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 2.0 i 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 D … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 D, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TD, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 2.0 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.8 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 2.0 i 16V, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.9 D … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for TOLEDO I (1L) and other SEAT models
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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
Replacement: strut mount – SEAT TOLEDO I (1L). 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 TOLEDO I (1L). Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.Step 2Move 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 9Raise 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 TOLEDO I (1L) - 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 TOLEDO I (1L). 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 19Set 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 TOLEDO I (1L). 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 23Remove 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.
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