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How to Replace the Auxiliary Belt on a Seat Leon 1?

Model: Seat Leon 1M - Years 1999-2005
Part: V-belt

The auxiliary belt on the Seat Leon 1 is located in the engine bay. To replace it, first park the car safely with the handbrake engaged, then lift the front bonnet and secure it with the prop rod. Once this is done, look inside the engine bay and, after locating the poly-v belt, pull the tensioner pulley sideways to loosen it. Next, remove the old belt and install the new one, ensuring to follow the diagram shown in the video. Finally, tension it using the tensioner.

Posted on 1 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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