SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Power unit | 4-cylinder engine (2-valve), mechanical stage | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of cooling system

Removing and installing radiator cowl

t	Removing → Anchor

t	Installing → Anchor

t	Tightening torques → Anchor

Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -VAG 1331-, see equivalent → Anchor.

Removing

–	Place the lock carrier plate into service position → Bodywork, exterior fitting work ; Rep. gr.50

–	Separate connectors -1- and -2-.

–	Move electrical wiring clear.

–	Unplug electrical connector -1- for bonnet lock and move wiring clear.

–	Unscrew bolts -arrows- and lift out radiator cowl.

Installing

Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Install lock carrier with attachments → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–	Allow stop for torque reaction support to rest on rubber buffer for torque reaction support under its own weight and tighten bolts -arrows-.

–	Install the front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.63.

–	Check headlight adjustment → Booklet301.

Tightening torques

Components:		Nm
Radiator cowl to	M6	11
Lock carrier:	Self-tapping screw	2
Stop for torque reaction support to lock carrier		28

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