Seat Leon >> Removing and installing return spring
SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / 5-speed manual gearbox 0AH / Clutch / Clutch mechanism / Removing and installing return spring
Removing
- Push driver's seat as far back as possible.
- Move steering wheel up as far as it will go, making use of full range of steering column adjuster.
- If fitted, remove footwell cover on driver side.
Vehicles with knee airbag
- Remove the knee airbag -1- on the driver's side .
Vehicles without knee airbag
- Disconnect battery.
Continued for all vehicles:
- Remove the driver-side footwell outlet vent -1-
- Remove the diagnosis interface for the data bus - J533- from the bracket -1-
- Remove bolt -2-, detach crash bar -1- and push to one side.
- Compress catches -arrows- and take out pivot pin -1- for plunger/clutch master cylinder towards right side.
- Swivel clutch pedal towards rear -arrow-, unhook return spring -1- and remove.
Installing
Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:
- For the return spring -1- (previous Fig.) lightly grease the following areas:
- Sliding bush on the mounting areas -A- for the return spring.
- Fillet -B-
- Fillet -C-.
- For grease allocation, refer to - Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA) .
- Swivel clutch pedal in -direction of arrow- and hook up return spring -1- (previous Fig.).
- Connect plunger/clutch master cylinder with the clutch pedal using a new pivot pin.
- Position the crash bar -1- and fully tighten the screw -2-.
- Remove the diagnosis interface for the data bus - J533- from the bracket .
- Install the driver-side footwell outlet vent .
Vehicles with knee airbag
- Install driver-side knee airbag .
Vehicles without knee airbag
- Connect vehicle battery
Removing and installing over-centre spring
Removing Push driver's seat as far back as possible. Move steering wheel up as far as it will go, making use of full range of steering column adjuster. If fitted, remove footwell cover on dr ...Removing and installing mounting bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment required Hose clamps, up to Ø 25 mm - 3094- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1331- Sealing tool - T10249- Removing Push driver's seat as far b ...See also:
Stowing luggage
All luggage must be securely stowed.
Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as ...