SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Bracket for auxiliary units: Removing and installing t  Removing → Anchor t  Fitting → Anchor. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Counterhold -T20167-

t  Lever -U-30800- Removing   WARNING Note the precautionary instructions for disconnecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27

Versions with rigid battery protection –  Remove cover -1- over battery. To do so, press release tab -arrow-.

–  Disconnect battery earth cable -arrow- with ignition switched off.

Versions with flexible battery protection –  Disconnect battery earth cable -arrow- with ignition switched off.

Continue for all engines –  Detach engine cover -arrows- (according to version).

–  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-. –  Take off poly V-belt.

–  Remove separation plate -2- and tensioner -1- for the ribbed belt.

–  Separate the connector -2- and the alternator cable -1-. –  Remove the cable clip from alternator and move wiring harness clear.

–  Screw out bolts -arrows- and remove alternator.

–  Remove central soundproofing -Anchorage points 1 ... 3-.

–  Remove the bolt -1- and take off the grille on the air duct using the lever -U-30800--in the direction of the arrow-.   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.

–  Unscrew the support for the auxiliaries -bolts 1… 6- and remove. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

–  Install the ancillaries bracket , tighten the bolts in the order shown -1 ... 6- to 45 Nm. –  Install the alternator. → Electrical system; Repair group 27 . –  Install the climate control compressor. → Air Conditioner; Repair Group 87 –  Installing Poly-V belt → Chapter. –  Connect the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .