Seat Leon >> Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench 2-10 Nm - VAG 1783-
- Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
NOTICE Always use a genuine air filter cartridge .
Use a silicone-free lubricant when installing the intake hose.
When installing the air filter cartridge ensure that it is centred in the receptacle in the bottom section of the air filter.
Hose fittings and hoses for the supercharging system should not have any oil or grease residues. Do not use any lubricants containing silicone when assembling.
Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment).
- 1.0 l TSI engines
- 1.2l and 1.4I TSI engines
- 1.6 l MPI engines
- 1.8 l and 2.0 I TSI engines
- TDI common rail engines
Check liquid level and top up if necessary
DANGERThe coolant tank is under pressure. Open only
when the engine
is cold!
NOTICE
Permitted coolant additive.
The vehicle must be parked horizontally.
Check coolant level ...
1.0 l TSI engines
Removing
Detach spring-type clip -1- and pull off air intake hose -2-.
Unclip vacuum line -1- on the air filter housing and detach
spring-type clip -2-.
Carefully pull off air fi ...
See also:
Repairing subframe
Special tools and workshop
equipment required
attachment tool - T10205-
Torque wrenches - V.A.G
1332-
Hydraulic press - VAS
6178-
Foot pump - VAS 6179-
attachment tool - VAS
6779-
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