Seat Leon >> Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 141 Detail of the foot well: The release lever for the bonnet is located in the driver side foot well
Fig. 142 Arrester hook for bonnet.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in rest position.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dashboard
fig. 141 in the direction indicated (arrow). The bonnet will be
released by a spring action 
.
– Lift the bonnet using the release lever (arrow) and open the
bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this
in the bonnet.
WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!
• Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
• Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
• When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings
Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the
engine must be carried out cautiously.
Before starting any work on the engine or in the engine compartment:
1. Switch off the engine and rem ...
Closing the bonnet
– Raise the bonnet slightly.
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press down ...
See also:
Exploded view - water deflector
Note
The sequences below describe the processes for removal and installation for
the right side of the vehicle. The
corresponding sequences for the left side are similar with the exception that,
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