When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your SEAT LEON
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1M1. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 19
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  5. Step 6
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
  6. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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