Seat Leon >> Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to specified torque
At the delivery inspection
- Loosen / tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Install wheel centre trim, wheel bolt cover caps and wheel cover
Loosen / tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts.
NOTICE To loosen or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts, you need a special adapter that is part of the on-board tools.
You are not allowed to not use an impact screwdriver to loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts (bolts with lock).
If there is no adapter in the vehicle for tightening / loosening the anti-theft wheel bolts, use the respective main kit for the wheel bolts.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench - VAG 1332-
- Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts - T20213-
- Push adapter -2- into anti-theft wheel bolt -1- onto stop.
- Push wheel brace onto adapter -2- onto stop.
Tightening wheel bolts:
- Tighten the wheel bolts diagonally and alternately to the following
torque setting:
- 120 Nm
CAUTION Never use an impact screwdriver for tightening the wheel bolts. |
Install wheel centre trim, wheel bolt cover caps and wheel cover:
- Press the wheel hub cover in the intended opening of the wheel hub. Ensure that -A and B- are accurately fitted on rim.
Install the wheel bolt caps.
Press the wheel trim equally onto the steel rim. Make sure that valve -B- seats in cut-out -A- of wheel trim.
NOTICE After finishing the work, duly deposit the anti-theft bolt with the vehicle tool kit.
Anti-puncture kit: check expiry date on sealed bottle, and replace if necessary
NOTICE The breakdown set is located in the cavity of the spare tyre.
The breakdown set includes a tyre sealant bottle, among other things.
Expiration date
- Check the expiration date.
The use-by date is on a sticker on the bottle of tyre sealant -arrow-
- If the expiration date has been exceeded, replace the tyre sealant (the tyre sealant expires after 4 years).
NOTICE The bottle must be replaced after use.
Observe environmental requirements for disposal.
Tyre pressure until MY 15 (week
21/2015)
NOTICE
The mandatory tyre pressures for the respective model can also
be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the tank flap or
to the B-pillar.
Check for the presence of the inflation pr ...
Brake fluid level according to wear of
pads: check
Only use new genuine brake fluid in accordance with standard
US FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
CAUTION
Do not under any circumstances allow brake fluid to come
into contact with fluids that contain ...
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