Change Car Clutch Seat Leon
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 7h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~700–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Leon I 1999-2006 22
Leon II 2006-2013 31
Leon III 2013-2020 41
Leon IV 2020-2025 7
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| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02K | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02M | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02J | 7h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (02S, 0AM) | 9h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 9h00–12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 8h00–11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 9h00–11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02S | 8h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0AJ | 8h00–9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission)* | 9h00–10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly* | 10h00–13h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 10h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly Front-wheel drive | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0C9 | 11h00 |
What is a Seat Leon clutch?
The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.
When should you change the Seat Leon clutch?
The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.
Is it difficult to change the Seat Leon clutch kit?
Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon I 1999-2006 | 1999-2006 | 1.4 16V Petrol (AHW), 1.4 16V Petrol (AXP), 1.4 16V Petrol (BCA), 1.6 16V Petrol (AUS), 1.6 16V Petrol (AZD), 1.6 16V Petrol (BCB), 1.6 8V Petrol (BFQ), 1.6 Petrol (APF), 1.8 20V Petrol (APG), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJQ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (APP), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARY), 1.… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Leon II 2006-2013 | 2006-2013 | 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.4 Petrol (BXW), 1.4 Petrol (CGGB), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXC), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (CHGA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA), 1.6 Petrol (BSE), 1.6 Petrol (CCSA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (BZB), 1.8 TSI Pet… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Leon III 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 1.0 TSI Petrol (CHZD), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKLB), 1.0 TSI Petrol (DKRF), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CJZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVB), 1.4 TGI CNG CNG,Petrol (CPWA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CHPA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CMBA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CXSA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZ… | CNG, Diesel, Petrol |
| Leon IV 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 1.0 TSI Petrol (DLAB), 1.0 TSI, -e Petrol (DLAA), 1.5 eTSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DFYA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPBA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSTB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTTA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTTC), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (DNFB), 2.0 TFSI … | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |