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How to change water pump & timing belt kit on SEAT Toledo III (5P2) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Water pump and timing belt kit : 70000 km
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All the parts you need to replace – Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit for Toledo III (5P2) and other SEAT models
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Sealant
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Torx bit T20
Torx bit T25
Torx bit T27
12-point socket # 19
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H8
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Water pump pliers
Clic-R collar pliers
Round-nose pliers
Seal scraper
Funnel
Fluid container
Hydraulic transmission jack
Jack
Painter's tape
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3
Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 4
Remove the battery terminals. - Step 5
Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap. - Step 6
Loosen the bumper upper fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 7Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 8
Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2) - Step 9
Remove the wheel. - Step 10
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Remove the wheel arch cover. - Step 12
Unscrew the fastener of the spacer under the bumper reinforcement bar. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 13
Unscrew the fastener connecting the bumper to the fenders. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 14
Release the side clips of the bumper. Carefully release the bumper from the fasteners. - Step 15Lower the car.Step 16
Unscrew the upper fasteners of the bumper and remove it. Use Torx T27. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 17
Detach the connectors of the fog lights. - Step 18
Detach the headlamp washer hose. - Step 19
Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 20
Remove the headlight.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip from AUTODOC:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it. - Step 21
Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs. Use a clip removal tool. - Step 22
Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 23
Remove the headlight.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). AUTODOC recommends:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it. - Step 24
Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs. Use a clip removal tool. - Step 25
Unplug the horn connector. - Step 26
Detach the air duct. - Step 27
Unplug the horn connector. - Step 28
Remove the air duct.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip:Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it. - Step 29
Unplug the connector of the coolant temperature sensor. - Step 30
Detach the wiring of the coolant temperature sensor. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 31
Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 32
Remove the bumper reinforcement bar. - Step 33
Unscrew the fasteners of the radiator air guides. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 34
Remove the radiator air guides. - Step 35
Unscrew the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering hoses. Use Torx T20. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 36Detach the hydraulic power steering hoses.Step 37
Prepare a container for fluids. - Step 38
Open the coolant drain tap. Use water pump pliers. - Step 39
Drain the coolant from the engine.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Professionals recommend:Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped. - Step 40Close the coolant drain tap.Step 41Detach the clip of the lower coolant hose. Use a clip removal tool.Step 42
Detach the lower coolant pipe. Use a crowbar. - Step 43
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 44
Remove the air intake pipe. - Step 45
Cover the intercooler air guide with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system. - Step 46
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 47
Clean the air hose fastener. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 48
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 49
Remove the air intake pipe. - Step 50
Cover the intercooler air guide with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system. - Step 51
Prepare a container for fluids. - Step 52
Loosen the fastener of the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22. - Step 53
Detach the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. - Step 54
Clean the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 55
Detach the clamps of the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 56
Remove the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. - Step 57
Close the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line with caps. - Step 58
Clean the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 59
Unscrew the fasteners of the air intake duct. Use a Phillips screwdriver. - Step 60
Remove the air intake duct. - Step 61
Unplug the connector of the engine cooling fans. - Step 62
Remove the wiring harness holder. - Step 63
Unplug the connector of the engine cooling fans. - Step 64
Detach the clip of the upper coolant hose. Use round-nose pliers. - Step 65
Detach the upper coolant hose. - Step 66
Remove the bonnet weather strip. - Step 67
Unscrew the fasteners of the air conditioning radiator. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 68
Remove the air conditioning radiator. - Step 69
Unscrew the fasteners of the engine cooling radiator support panel. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 70
Remove the bonnet latch cable. - Step 71
Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a jack. - Step 72
Remove the support panel together with the engine cooling radiator.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it. - Step 73
Remove the support from under the engine. - Step 74
Remove the engine cover.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). AUTODOC recommends:Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it. - Step 75
Unscrew the fasteners of the front upper timing belt cover. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 76
Remove the front upper timing belt cover. - Step 77
Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #17. - Step 78
Remove the V-ribbed belt. - Step 79
Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #17. - Step 80
Unscrew the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 81
Remove the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. - Step 82
Unscrew the fastener of the coolant hose clamp. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 83
Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers. - Step 84
Detach the coolant hose. - Step 85
Unscrew the fasteners of the timing belt cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 86
Remove the timing belt cover. - Step 87
Clean the crankshaft pulley fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 88
Unscrew the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 89
Turn the crankshaft gear. Use 12-point socket No.19. Use a tap wrench. - Step 90
Lock the crankshaft. Use a crowbar. - Step 91
Remove the crankshaft pulley. - Step 92
Unscrew the fasteners of the lower timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 93Remove the lower timing cover.Step 94
Make a mark on the crankshaft gear. - Step 95
Make a mark on the camshaft gear. - Step 96
Make a mark on the timing belt. - Step 97
Loosen the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. Use HEX No.H8. - Step 98
Unscrew the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 99
Remove the timing belt idler pulley from its mounting seat. - Step 100
Unscrew the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 101
Remove the timing belt idler pulley from its mounting seat. - Step 102
Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley. - Step 103
Remove the timing belt. - Step 104
Clean the water pump fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 105
Unscrew the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 106
Remove the water pump.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). AUTODOC experts recommend:Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body. - Step 107
Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use a seal scraper. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 108
Clean the water pump. Use all-purpose cleaning spray. - Step 109Treat the water pump mounting seat. Use a sealant.Step 110
Install the new water pump. - Step 111
Screw in the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 112
Tighten the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque. - Step 113
Install the new timing belt according to the factory marks.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip:Be careful not to damage the timing belt. - Step 114
Install the timing belt tensioner pulley. - Step 115
Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant. - Step 116
Screw in the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 117
Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant. - Step 118
Install the timing belt idler pulley. - Step 119
Screw in the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 120
Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant. - Step 121
Install the timing belt idler pulley. - Step 122
Screw in the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 123
Tighten the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque. - Step 124
Tighten the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque. - Step 125
Adjust the timing belt tension by moving the tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. Use HEX No.H6.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). Tip from AUTODOC:Make sure that the timing belt is properly tensioned. - Step 126
Remove the crankshaft locking tool. - Step 127
Turn the crankshaft gear. Use 12-point socket No.19. Use a ratchet wrench.Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – SEAT TOLEDO III (5P2). AUTODOC recommends:Make sure all the timing belt components are mounted correctly. - Step 128
Tighten the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque. - Step 129
Install the lower timing cover. - Step 130
Tighten the fasteners of the lower timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque. - Step 131
Install the timing belt cover. - Step 132
Tighten the timing belt cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use Torx T27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque. - Step 133
Attach the coolant hose. - Step 134
Secure the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers. - Step 135
Screw in the fastener of the coolant hose clamp. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 136
Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant. - Step 137
Install the crankshaft pulley according to the factory marks. - Step 138
Tighten the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.+90°AUTODOC recommends:Important! Be sure to use new fasteners. - Step 139
Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant. - Step 140
Install the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. - Step 141
Tighten the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
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