How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.9 TDI Seat Altea 5p1
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How to change spark plugs on SEAT Altea (5P1) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your SEAT ALTEA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). List of the tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    On the right side, detach the PCV valve hose from the engine cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover assembled with the air filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  3. Step 5
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the oil filler neck.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the oil filler neck.
  6. Step 8
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    Cover the oil filler opening with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  7. Step 9
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    Undo the plastic locking tabs of the ignition coil connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener of the chassis (ground) terminal of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  10. Step 12
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  14. Step 16
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    Apply a thin layer of special grease on the thread surface of new spark plugs. Use copper grease.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  16. Step 18
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
  17. Step 19
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    Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.
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