Difficulty
Easy
Steps
5
Time Required
00:15:00
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Introduction
Changing the diesel filter on Seat Altea 2.0 TDi
The diesel filter should be changed approximately every 30,000 km. This operation is necessary for the engine to function properly.
Parts
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Open the engine hood
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The filter is located on the passenger side under the expansion tank
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Diesel is very greasy and polluting, so use gloves and do the operation as cleanly as possible to avoid polluting the ground.
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Place absorbent paper all around the filter
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The filter is held in place by 5 torx screws
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Unscrew the 5 screws
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On the cover there is a slot to insert a screwdriver and use as a lever.
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Using a flat screwdriver, lever the cover off.
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The filter is located under the cover
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Pull the filter out 3/4 so that the diesel can flow out (as in the photo)
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Compare filters
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Change the cover gasket
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Replace the filter
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Reassembly in reverse order
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There is no primer bulb, you can restart the vehicle
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Checked that the lid is not leaking.
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Easy to do yourself, but messy.
Easy to do yourself, but messy.
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