SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing ancillary bracket t  Removing → Anchor. t  Installing → Anchor. Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability among Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamp -T40098-, see equivalent → Anchor

Pliers for spring-loaded band-type clamps -VAS 6499-, see equivalent → Anchor

Removing –  Pull off engine cover panel -arrows-.   Caution When disconnecting battery, observe safety measures → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire -arrow- at battery. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. gr.50.   Note Before removing the Poly-V belt, mark the direction of rotation using chalk or a marker. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage –  Mark running direction of poly V-belt.

–  Swivel in the direction -arrow- to loosen the ribbed V belt . –  Lock tensioner with retention tool -T40098-. –  Take off poly V-belt.

–  Unscrew the tension device for Poly-V belt -arrows-. –  Remove the alternator → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 .

–  Thread off the front screws -arrows- of the pump for steering assist.

–  Thread off the front screws -arrows- of the pump for steering assist. –  Move power steering pump aside and place onto longitudinal member. Lines remain connected.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation.

–  Unscrew the bracket of the refrigerant line -Arrow- from the oil sump.

–  Unplug the connector -1- of the line to the magnetic clutch of the air conditioning compressor.   Caution The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened. –  Unbolt air conditioner compressor from bracket -arrows-.   Note In order to avoid damage to the condenser or the pipes/hoses of the refrigerant, avoid pulling, bending or twisting excessively. –  Tie up air conditioner compressor to bottom of vehicle, with lines attached.

–  Extract bolts -1... 6- and remove bracket for auxiliary components Installing Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–  Tighten bolts in the specified sequence:-1 ... 6- Initially tighten to 45 Nm. –  Remove the alternator → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Fit the pump for steering assist: → Running gear, shafts, direction; Rep. gr.48. –  Install the air conditioner compressor → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.87. –  Install poly V-belt → Chapter. –  Connect battery. Note the following → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 Tightening torques

Components:		Nm
Bracket for auxiliary units on engine block		45 → Remark
Ribbed belt tensioner to ancillaries bracket		23

1)  Fit with locking fluid; locking fluid → Parts catalogue