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Replacement of the timing belt of the Seat Leon 1.4 TSI

Model: Seat Leon MK 3, 5F - Years 2012-2019
Part: Timing belt

Let's see the information that will allow us to dismantle and replace the timing belt of the Seat Leon 1.4 TSI. First of all, we open the engine hood of the car and start removing the various pipes above the engine support; we then remove the engine support to access the distribution cover, as shown in the video. At this point, we lift the car and remove the crankshaft pulley, disconnecting the V-belt; we take the necessary references for the replacement of the timing belt, installing the original one and reassembling all the other components.

Posted on 2 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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