SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing timing chain cover (bottom) t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor Check the tool and equipment equivalence table according to the applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Adjustment tool -T40098-, please see Correspondence → Anchor

t  Hose clamp -T10355-, see equivalent → Anchor t  Pressure tool -T10368-, see equivalent → Anchor

Removing –  Loosen the fasteners -2-, -3- and -5- and remove the front noise insulation. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. gr.50.   Caution Risk of breakage if the poly V-belt runs in the opposite direction when refitted. Before removing, mark direction of operation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen in preparation for re-installation.

–  To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in direction of -arrow-. –  Lock tensioner with locking tool -T40098-. –  Remove bolt -1- and take off tensioner for poly-V-belt from bracket for ancillaries. –  Detach poly V-belt.

–  Turn the vibration damper to „TDC“ position -arrow- using counterhold tool -T10355-. l  Notch on vibration damper must align with arrow marking on cover for timing chains (bottom). –  Remove the bolt for vibration damper using counterhold tool -T10355-. –  Remove the vibration damper .   Note Only use the thrust piece -T10368- when screwing in the bolt for vibration damper to avoid damaging the splines.

–  Fit bolt for vibration damper and thrust piece -T10368- again.   Caution Risk of damage to engine. To avoid disturbing valve timing, do not turn crankshaft out of „TDC“ position when bolt for vibration damper is removed. –  Remove idler roller -1-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach guide tube for oil dipstick from timing chain cover.

–  Unscrew bolts -1 to 15-.

–  Lever off timing chain cover (bottom) (start at points -1 and 2-).   Note To avoid deformations, do not lever in the spaces between two bolt points. Installing l  Tightening torques → Chapter t  Silicone sealant: → Electronic parts catalogue   Note t  Note the expiry date of the silicone sealant. t  The cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. t  Replace the bolts tightened using goniometrics. t  Always replace seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts –  Spray sealing surface with sealant remover and wait for it to take effect. –  Remove sealant remaining on cylinder head with flat scraper.   WARNING Protect eyes against injuries. Wear safety goggles. –  Mask oil seal on both sides with adhesive tape to make sure the seal remains clean.

–  Remove remaining sealant from cover (e.g. with rotating plastic brush or similar). –  Clean surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease. –  Fit the cover using the old bolts tightening to 8 Nm. –  Use feeler gauge to measure distance between cover and crankcase (max. distance is 0.2 mm).   Note t  Renew cover if distance exceeds 0.2 mm. t  There is no need to measure clearance between the cover and the upper part of the sump, but the sealing surface should be checked to make sure it is flat.

–  Check that both dowel pins are fitted in cover -arrows-.

–  Cut off the tube nozzle on the front marking (diameter of the nozzle approximately. 3 mm).

–  Apply silicone sealant onto clean sealing surface of cover, as illustrated. t  Thickness of the sealant grub: 2 to 3 mm.   Note t  The cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant. t  The bead of sealant must not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant can enter the sump and obstruct the strainer in the oil intake pipe. –  Immediately fit timing chain cover and tighten bolts; tightening sequence → Fig..   Note Let the sealing compound dry for approx. 30 minutes after fitting the cover. Only then should the engine be refilled with oil. –  Install poly V-belt tensioner → Chapter. –  Installing the Poly-V belt → Chapter. –  Install the lock carrier → Rep. gr.50. –  Install the front bumper trim and bumper → Rep. gr.63 –  Install front soundproofing → Rep. gr.66. –  Check oil level → Booklet301.