SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Cross member, dismounting Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench kit -SAT 8010-   Note Before disconnecting the connectors, mark them to avoid confusion when refitting. –  Dismantling dash panel insert → Chapter.

–  Fix column -2- with a cable clip or protector provided for transporting to prevent it splitting into two → Steering; Rep. gr.48. –  Unscrew the screws -arrow- (4x). –  Place the steering column in the driver's footwell.

–  Lift out the central air duct upwards -2-. –  Remove the middle piece of the defroster duct-1- from the cross member clips-3-. –  Remove the cover of the water collector → Windscreen wipers and washers; Rep. gr.92.

–  Loosen the bolt -1- of the water collector.

–  Release the cable harness -1- from the tunnel support -3-. –  Loosen the bolts -2- (2x) from the left-hand support of the tunnel -3- and from the right-hand support. –  Release all the wires leading to the central support and removable parts.

–  Unscrew the screws -B- (2x). –  Dismount the multiple connector support → Wiring; Rep. gr.97.

–  Mark the position of the frequency absorber strap on dash panel plate -2- with respect to the cross member -3-. –  Unscrew the screws -1- (2x).

–  Undo the nuts -1- (2 x).

–  Unscrew the nut -1-.

–	Loosen the screws -1- (2x) and remove the wiring guide -2-.

–	Unscrew the screws -6- (2x).

–	Loosen the screws -4- (2x) and remove the wiring guide -5-.

–	Remove cross member -3-.

Note Be careful of the left and right-hand tunnel supports when removing the cross member.