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 (1P1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 MultiFuel, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1P1) 2.0 FSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt on SEAT LEON 1P1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1P1. Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #16
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1P1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1P1. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  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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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  5. Step 6
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  7. Step 8
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  8. Step 9
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Seat Leon 1P1. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly. Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
  9. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  10. Step 11
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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