SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing   Note t  To carry out this work it will be necessary to disconnect the battery earth strap. The vehicle should be checked for a fitted radio. If necessary, obtain radio anti-theft code first. t  The engine is removed upwards together with the gearbox. t  All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing the engine, must be replaced in the same position when re-installing. t  The removed coolant should be put into a clean receptacle to be re-used or disposed of. –  With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery earth strap. –  Remove air filter → Fig..

–  Remove battery and battery retainer → Rep. Gr.27.   WARNING Fuel supply pipes are under pressure Before removing fuel hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully removing the hose.

–  Separate fuel supply hose at the connector in the suspension turret by pressing the locking buttons. –  Separate the hose leading from the activated charcoal system to the intake manifold at the connector in the suspension turret by pressing the locking buttons. –  Seal the pipes so that the fuel system is not contaminated by dirt etc. –  Observe safety precautions → Chapter. –  Loosen or separate the following components: t  The vacuum hose to brake servo from inlet manifold. t  The engine speed sender connector and the intake air temperature sender or inlet manifold pressure sender t  Ignition transformer connector and throttle control unit

t  Pull 3-pin connector off hall sender -arrow-. t  The coolant temperature sender connector and the oil pressure switch t  Lambda probe connector t  Injector connectors t  The knock sensor double connector (cylinder block, rear part). –  Remove the insulation tray → Rep. Gr.50. –  Open the expansion tank sealing cap to release the pressure in the cooling system. –  Disconnect all electric wires from gearbox, alternator and starter and move clear. –  Remove front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold → Item.

–  Separate the pendulum support -arrows-. –  Disconnect selector mechanism from gearbox and move it aside → Rep. Gr.34. –  Remove the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder and secure it to the bodywork → Rep. Gr.30.   WARNING Do not press the clutch pedal after removing the slave cylinder. –  Drain coolant → Chapter. –  Remove the coolant pipes from their fixing to the engine using the -T20029- pliers. Vehicles with air conditioning/heating system   WARNING The air conditioning/heating system refrigerant circuit must not be opened.   Note To prevent damage to condenser and cooling agent pipes/hoses, ensure that pipes and hoses are not stretched, kinked or bent. –  Remove ribbed belt → Chapter. –  Remove the air conditioner/heating system compressor and secure it to the bodywork/lock carrier so that the refrigerant ducts are not under tensio → Rep. Gr.87. Continued for all vehicles –  Remove left and right-hand drive shaft from the gearbox and secure it to the bodywork in a raised position → Rep. Gr.40. –  Pull connectors off thermoswitch and radiator fan.

–  Bring lock carrier into service position → Rep. Gr.50. –  Remove the coolant pipe from the cylinder head.

–  Fit suspension tool -T20127- as indicated in the illustration and lift a little with the workshop crane.

–  Pretension the engine slightly and remove the fixing bolts -A- from the engine console in the cylinder head support and the fixing bolts -B- from the engine console in the bodywork and remove the console.

–  Remove securing bolts -B- from the gearbox console in the bodywork. –  Remove the rest of the electric cables, pipes and necessary connectors from their fixings to the engine. –  Remove the engine upwards, turning it.   Note When the assembly is lifted out, it must be carefully guided to prevent damage to bodywork.