How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 1.9 TDI Seat Leon 1m1
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How to change tailgate struts on Seat Leon 1M1 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 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 gas struts / tailgate struts on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1M1. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
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Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1M1. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Support the boot lid. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  6. Step 6
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    Treat the fasteners of the boot lid gas strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Install the new boot lid gas strut.
    Replacement: tailgate struts – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
  8. Step 8
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body.
  9. Step 9
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    Snap on the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid.
  10. Step 10
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
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