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 ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Leon ST (5F8) 1.6 SRE View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Leon ST (5F8) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    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.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SEAT LEON ST (5F8). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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