Seat Leon >> Removing and installing heat shield for propshaft
SEAT Leon Service and Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Exterior equipment / Mouldings / trims / extensions / Removing and installing heat shield for
propshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
- Release lever - 80 200-
- Protective goggles and leather gloves
Removing
DANGER! Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves. |
- Separate the exhaust system at the collet -arrows-.
- Insert pipe or tyre lever -3- into the exhaust pipe -1- and place this on the tunnel cross-piece -2-.
Caution There is a risk of damaging the decamping elements.
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- Press out the securing washers -2-, which fasten the heat shield for the central tunnel, as follows:
- Place the pressing lever - 80 200- on the underside of the securing washer -2-, release the fixing tabs -3- in the direction of the -arrow- and pull out the securing washer -2-.
- Move the heat shield for the centre tunnel to the rear -arrow-, making sure that it does not deform too much in the process.
fitting
Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:
Note Replace the securing washers which fasten the heat shield with new washers.
- Installation position of double clamp.
Removing and installing heat shield for centre tunnel
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331- Protective goggles and leather gloves Removing DANGER! Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves ...Remove and install panel trim
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Overview - drive shaft
Differing characteristics of the drive shafts when fitted.
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