Seat Leon >> Removing and installing bonnet lock

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Bonnet, rear lid

Removing

WARNING

Always replace mounting bolts for bonnet catch with new bolts every time they are loosened.
  • Lift the front bonnet. Use the rod to keep it open.
  • Disconnect the connector from the microswitch and clip out of the lock carrier.
  • Unscrew the two bolts -arrows- fastening the lock.

Bonnet, rear lid

  • Pull out the lock of the bonnet up a little -2-.
  • Hook out the Bowden cable from the lock -1-, first clip out at the lower area -arrow 1- and then remove by pulling in the direction of -arrow 2-.

fitting

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

Bonnet, rear lid

WARNING

Always replace mounting bolts for bonnet catch with new bolts every time they are loosened.

Adjustment:

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