Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, 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 front springs SEAT IBIZA 3 6L [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) and other SEAT models
How to change Coil spring on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit No.H6.
HEX bit No.H7.
XZN socket bit # 14
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 36
Wheel impact socket #17
Shock absorber socket
Ratchet wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Seat Ibiza 6L1
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI 2003 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Seat Ibiza 6L 1.4 16V 2004 Springs replacement: free workshop manuals
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI 2005 by yourself
    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove SEAT IBIZA 1.4 TDI 2006 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount.
  6. Step 6
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 7
    How to replace Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2007: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Springs replacement on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI 2008 - download illustrated guide
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 11
    SEAT IBIZA 1.2 Springs replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #36. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
    Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
    How to change Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Seat Ibiza 6L 2007 1.4 TDI Springs
    Clean the ABS wiring harness bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
    DIY replacement of Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 2008 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Remove the brake hose retaining clip.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Disconnect the brake hose. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI 2003 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  18. Step 19
    Seat Ibiza 6L 1.4 16V 2004 Springs replacement: free workshop manuals
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI 2005 by yourself
    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #14. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove SEAT IBIZA 1.4 TDI 2006 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 22
    How to replace Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2007: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  22. Step 23
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
    Step 24
    How hard is it to do yourself: Springs replacement on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI 2008 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #36.
  23. Step 25
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  24. Step 26
    Changing of Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  25. Step 27
    SEAT IBIZA 1.2 Springs replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 29
    Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  28. Step 30
    How to change Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Seat Ibiza 6L1
  29. Step 31
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Seat Ibiza 6L 2007 1.4 TDI Springs
    Remove the suspension strut.
  30. Step 32
    DIY replacement of Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 2008 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  31. Step 33
    How to change Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 - free PDF and video manuals
    Compress the spring.
  32. Step 34
    How to replace SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI 2003 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  33. Step 35
    Seat Ibiza 6L 1.4 16V 2004 Springs replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  34. Step 36
    Changing Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI 2005 by yourself
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  35. Step 37
    How to remove SEAT IBIZA 1.4 TDI 2006 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Release the coil spring.
  36. Step 38
    How to replace Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2007: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the spring.
  37. Step 39
    How hard is it to do yourself: Springs replacement on Seat Ibiza 6L 1.9 TDI 2008 - download illustrated guide
    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  38. Step 40
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    Compress the spring.
  39. Step 41
    Changing of Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
  40. Step 42
    SEAT IBIZA 1.2 Springs replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Seat Ibiza 6L1. Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  41. Step 43
    Replacing Springs on Seat Ibiza 6L 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  42. Step 44
    Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Decompress the spring.
  43. Step 45
    How to change Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  44. Step 46
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Seat Ibiza 6L 2007 1.4 TDI Springs
    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  45. Step 47
    DIY replacement of Springs on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 2008 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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