SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing –  Remove the prolonged central console: → Rep. Gr.68 –  Release hand brake.

–  Loosen the adjustment nut -arrow- to release the hand brake cables from the compensation brace.

–  Place the pedal actuator -V.A.G 1788/10- on the brake pedal.   Note Positioning the rod for applying the foot brake will avoid drainage of the braking system and the ABS hydraulic unit. –  Lift the vehicle to assembly height.   Note Before removing the rear axle, lash the vehicle to the arms of the elevator arms. Otherwise, there is a danger that the vehicle will tip over.

–  Extract the longitudinal member plugs -3- and insert the securing straps -2- through the holes. 1  -  Elevation platform arm 2  -  Securing strap -T10038-  -  Lash (secure) the vehicle on both sides with the tool –  Remove wheels.

–  Pull connector -1- off the ABS sensor. –  Unclip the rev. sensor cable from its fittings on the rear axle -arrows- . –  In vehicles with brake pads wear indicator, disconnect the connector. Vehicles without ABS

–  Unscrew the bolt -1- for the spring attachment of the braking force regulator. Vehicles with headlight range automatic adjustment

–  Unscrew the bolt -1- and the nut -2- and separate the link rod from the attachment to the rear axle and the level sender rod. Continued for all vehicles

–  Extract the lower bolts -arrows- of the wheel housing on both sides.

–  Disconnect the left hand side brake hose using the wrench -A-56126- arrow -A- and extract the securing clip. –  Take out the left hand side brake hose from the bracket -2-. –  Disconnect the right hand side brake hose from the axle bracket using the wrench -A-56126- and extract the securing clip. –  Unhook the hand brake cable, from the brackets arrow -B-.

–  Remove the hand brake cable from the guide tube -1- by pulling it in the -direction of the arrow.-.

–  Fit in the hole underneath the axle body, the hydraulic jack -SAT 1040- along with the base -T20145 -. –  Raise the hydraulic jack a little to relieve the pressure on the lower shock absorber attachment. –  Unscrew the nut -1- and extract the bolt -2-. –  Carry out the same operation on the opposite side to extract the bolt -2- from the shock absorber. –  Remove the springs.

–  Fit in the hole underneath the rear axle body, the support tool -T20161- with the base -T20145- fitted to the engine and gearbox jack -SAT 1040-. –  Extract the rear axle to bodywork attachment bolts from both sides. –  Carefully lower the rear axle using the hydraulic jack -SAT 1040-.   Note Secure the axle while lowering it using a strap or with the help of a second mechanic.