Seat Leon >> Removing and installing operating lever for bonnet

SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Bonnet, rear lid / Bonnet / Removing and installing operating lever for bonnet

Removing

Bonnet, rear lid

  • Pull the operating lever -1- to open the bonnet.
  • Insert a small screwdriver in gap between release lever -1- and retaining clip -2-.
  • Undo the retainer -2- of the lever -1- -arrow a- and remove the lever -arrow b- from the lever holder -3-.

For additional work on the lever bracket -3- the lower trim of the A-column must -4- be partially dismantled.

fitting

  • Push retaining clip -2- into release lever.
  • Engage the lever -1- on the lever holder -3-.
Caution

Before closing front bonnet check the working of the Bowden cable lever.

Slip plate - removing and installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Bonnet, rear lid

Removing

Bonnet, rear lid

  • Open bonnet -2-.
  • Loosen bolts -3-.
  • Remove striker pin -1- from bonnet -2-.

fitting

Installation of the striker pin -1- is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

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