Seat Leon >> Removing and installing wing panel

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Body - front

  • Release lever - 3409-

Body - front

Removing

Caution

The following does not have to be removed when removing the wing:

  • A-pillar outer trim
  • Guide profile
  • Front wing reinforcement

Note The sequences below describe the processes for removal and installation for the left side of the vehicle. The corresponding sequences for the right side are similar with the exception that, where applicable, the scope of the process is written by yourself.

  • Remove front wheel housing liner
  • Remove bumper cover (front)
  • Remove spacer
  • Clip out the filler piece;
  • Remove bolts -arrows-.

Body - front

  • Remove bolts -arrows-.
  • Carefully remove front wing-1-.

fitting

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

  • Move the protective foam in its installation position.
Caution
  • Protect the surrounding painted components accordingly.
  • Apply zinc spray around the boreholes of the connection between the carrier parts - Electronic parts catalogue .
  • Checking panel gaps - Body Repairs;

Body - front

    Exploded view - wing
    - Separator - Spacer - Bolt. 1 + 1 each 5+- 1 Nm - Clips 2 + 2 each - Front wing - Spreader block 1 + 1 each - Bolt. 1 + 1 each 6+- 1 Nm - ...

    Separation element: removing and installing
    Special tools and workshop equipment required Release lever - 3409- Removing Note The sequences below describe the processes for removal and installation for the left side of the vehicle. ...

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