SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Engine code BLR and BLY t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Tray -T20173-

t	Locking tool -T20174- or pliers -T20029-

t	Counterhold tool -T20167-

t	Lever -U-30800-

Removing –  In the versions with rigid battery protection, remove the cover -1-; press the release tab -arrow- to do so.   WARNING Observe safety precautions when disconnecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 .

–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire at battery .   WARNING Hot vapour/hot coolant may escape when opening expansion tank. Cover cap with cloth and open carefully. –  Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

–  Detach engine cover -arrows-.

–  Remove central soundproofing -Anchorage points 1 ... 3-. –  Place the drip tray -T20173- under the engine.

–  Turn drain plug -arrow- on radiator anti-clockwise, if necessary fit drain hose to connection.

–  Disconnect the connector -1- of the oil pressure sender -F1-. –  Additionally take coolant hose on lower part of oil cooler off -2- and drain off remaining coolant.

–  Take the active carbon filter out upwards with hoses connected and place to side.   Note

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark its running direction with chalk or with a felt tipped pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause it to rupture. –  To slacken the Poly-V belt, turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow-.

–  Immobilise the tensioner of the Poly-V belt with the counterhold -T20167-. –  Remove poly V-belt.

–  Remove the bolt -1- and take off the grille on the air duct using the lever -U-30800-.   WARNING The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

–  Disconnect electrical connection -1- for electromagnetic coupling on air conditioner compressor. –  Unscrew the bolts -arrow- for air conditioner compressor.   Note To avoid damage to the air conditioning compressor or in the flexible conduits/tubes of the cooling agent, the tubes must not be pulled, bent or stretched excessively.

–  Protect the bumper with adhesive tape -arrow- to prevent scratches. –  Tie air conditioning compressor together with connected refrigerant hoses up to the bumper.

–  Disconnect the electrical connection from the alternator -arrow-.

–  Screw out bolts -arrows- and detach alternator from bracket for ancillary units. –  Swing the alternator with the electrical cables connected to the right-hand side of the vehicle.

–  Unbolt cable -2- and remove the alternator. –  Disconnect retainer -1- from alternator.

–  Remove coolant hose -2-, pull out retaining clip -1- for this purpose.

–  Unscrew mount for auxiliary equipment -Screws 1 ... 6- and remove. –  Remove fastening bolts → Item and the switch → Item, and remove the Cooling system thermostat managed on the basis of a map of characteristics -F265-. Installing Continue the installation in the reverse order of removal sequence, observing the following:   Note Renew O-ring. –  Clean and smooth down sealing surface for O-ring as required. –  Fit the cooling liquid thermostat. l  Fitting position: The thermostat retainer should be in a vertical position. –  Moisten new O-ring with coolant G12+. –  Fit the ancillaries bracket → Chapter –  Fill up coolant → Chapter. –  Fitting alternator: → Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 –  Install the air conditioner compressor → Air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87. –  Install poly V-belt → Chapter. –  Connect battery. Note the following. → Air conditioning; Repair group 27.