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Important Note

All service items are vital to the smooth running and reliability of a vehicle, none more so than the timing belt and its associated
components. For this reason we have highlighted important information from the manufacturers' service schedules covering the
intervals for checks and replacements. Be sure that you make the vehicle owner aware of this information. Industry best practice
is to ensure that the vehicle owner is made aware of the importance of replacing the timing belt and its associated components
according to the manufacturers' specification. The service history and the use of the vehicle must be considered when deciding
the correct course of action. If there is any doubt to the serviceability of the belt and its components, they should be replaced.

Timing belt replacement intervals

Where possible the recommended intervals have been compiled from vehicle manufacturers' information. In a few instances no
recommendation has been made by the manufacturer and the decision to replace the belt must be made from the evidence of a
thorough examination of the condition of the existing belt.
Apart from the visible condition of the belt, which is explained fully in the General Instructions/Toothed Timing Belts section, there
are several other factors which must be considered when checking a timing belt:

1. Is the belt an original or a replacement?

2. When was the belt last replaced and was it at the correct mileage?
3. Is the service history of the vehicle known?
4. Has the vehicle been operated under arduous conditions which might warrant a shorter replacement interval?
5. Is the general condition of other components in the camshaft drive, such as the tensioner, pulleys, and other ancillary components
driven by the timing belt, typically the water pump, sound enough to ensure that the life of the replacement belt will not be affected?
6. If the condition of the existing belt appears good, can you be satisfied that the belt will not fail before the next check or service is
due?
7. If the belt does fail, have you considered the consequences? If the engine is an INTERFERENCE type then considerable expensive
damage may well be the result.
8. The cost of replacing a belt as part of a routine service could be as little as 5 to 10% of the repair cost following a belt failure. Make
sure your customer is aware of the consequences.
9. If in doubt about the condition of the belt - RENEW it.
10. Refer to the Toothed Timing Belts/Service Replacement section for further information relating to arduous or adverse operating
conditions, inspection and service replacement.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston
damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be
performed before removing the cylinder head(s).

Repair Times - hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain - R & I 2,20

Special Tools

Camshaft locking tool - No.T10016.

Manufacturer: Seat Model: Ibiza (6K1) (99-02) 1,4 16V (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: APE Output: 55 (75) 5000 . 14/10/2024
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1999-02 V9.200-
 Crankshaft pulley holding tool - No.T20018A/B or 3415/1.

Special Precautions

Disconnect battery earth lead.

DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
Observe all tightening torques.

Timing Belt - Removal

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.

2. Remove:
Engine upper cover (if fitted).
Air filter assembly.
Timing belt upper cover [1] .

Ibiza/Cordoba 2002 /Leon 2005 /Altea/Altea XL: Coolant expansion tank. DO NOT disconnect hoses.

Leon 2005 /Altea/Altea XL: Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister and bracket.

Leon 2005 /Altea/Altea XL: Windscreen washer reservoir filler neck.

3. Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure crankshaft pulley timing marks aligned [2] .
4. Ensure camshaft sprocket locating holes aligned [3] .
5. If locating holes not aligned: Turn crankshaft one turn clockwise.
6. Fit locking tool to camshaft sprockets [4] & [5] . Tool No.T10016.
NOTE: Ensure locking tool located correctly in cylinder head.
7. Arosa/Ibiza 2002 /Cordoba 2002 /Leon/Toledo/Altea/Altea XL:
Support engine.
Remove RH engine mounting and intermediate bracket.

8. Ibiza/Cordoba 2002 /Altea/Altea XL - remove:

RH front wheel.
Engine undershield (if fitted).
RH wheel arch liner.

9. Remove:
RH front splash guard (except Ibiza/Cordoba 2002 ).
Auxiliary drive belt.

10. Arosa/Leon/Toledo/Altea/Altea XL: Lower engine until crankshaft pulley bolt accessible.
11. Fit crankshaft pulley holding tool. Tool Nos.T20018A/B or 3415/1.
12. Slacken crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
13. Remove:
Crankshaft pulley holding tool. Tool Nos.T20018A/B or 3415/1.
Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
Crankshaft pulley [7] .

14. Fit two washers to crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .

15. Fit crankshaft pulley bolt [6] . Lightly tighten bolt.
16. Remove:
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner (models with AC).
Auxiliary drive belt guide pulley (models with AC).
Timing belt lower cover [8] .

17. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [9] .

18. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise to release tension on belt.
19. Remove timing belt.

Manufacturer: Seat Model: Ibiza (6K1) (99-02) 1,4 16V (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: APE Output: 55 (75) 5000 . 14/10/2024
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1999-02 V9.200-
 NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Timing Belt - Installation

1. Ensure locking tool fitted to camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
2. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [10] .
NOTE: Ground tooth on crankshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark labelled '4V' on oil pump housing.
3. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at water pump sprocket.
4. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt finger tight [9] . Ensure baseplate is supported by bolt [11] .
5. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise [12] until pointer [13] aligned with notch [14] in baseplate.
6. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to 20 Nm [9] .
7. Remove locking tool from camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
8. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [10] .
9. Ensure locking tool can be inserted into camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
10. Ensure pointer [13] aligned with notch [14] in baseplate.
11. If not: Repeat tensioning procedure.
12. Apply firm thumb pressure to belt at . Pointer [13] and notch [14] in baseplate must move apart.

13. Release thumb pressure from belt at .

14. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder.

15. Ensure pointer [13] aligned with notch [14] in baseplate.
16. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
17. Install:
Timing belt lower cover [8] .
Crankshaft pulley [7] .
New oiled crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .

18. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] :

A (bolt with plain head): Tightening torque: 90 Nm + 90°.
B (bolt with recessed head): Tightening torque: 150 Nm + 180°.

19. Install components in reverse order of removal.

20. Check engine control module (ECM) fault memory.
21. Arosa/Leon/Toledo/Altea/Altea XL: Fit new engine mounting and intermediate bracket bolts.

Exhaust Camshaft Drive Belt - Removal

1. Remove timing belt as described previously.

2. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [15] .
3. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension on belt.
4. Remove:
Tensioner pulley bolt [15] .
Tensioner pulley [16] .
Drive belt.

NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Exhaust Camshaft Drive Belt - Installation

1. Ensure crankshaft sprocket secured to crankshaft.

2. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [10] .
NOTE: Ground tooth on crankshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark labelled '4V' on oil pump housing.
3. Ensure locking tool fitted to camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
4. Fit drive belt in clockwise direction, starting at top of inlet camshaft sprocket.
5. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets on non-tensioned side.
6. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise until pointer in position as shown [17] .
Manufacturer: Seat Model: Ibiza (6K1) (99-02) 1,4 16V (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: APE Output: 55 (75) 5000 . 14/10/2024
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1999-02 V9.200-
 7. Install:
Tensioner pulley [16] .
Tensioner pulley bolt [15] .

8. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt finger tight [15] .

NOTE: Ensure lug [18] in baseplate is located in cylinder head hole.
9. Turn tensioner anti-clockwise [19] until pointer [20] aligned with lug [18] in baseplate.
10. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to 20 Nm [15] .
11. Fit timing belt as described previously.
12. Remove locking tool from camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
13. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [10] .
14. Ensure locking tool can be inserted into camshaft sprockets [4] . Tool No.T10016 [5] .
15. Ensure pointer [20] aligned with lug [18] in baseplate.
16. If not: Repeat tensioning procedure.
17. Apply firm thumb pressure to belt at . Pointer [20] and lug [18] in baseplate must move apart.

18. Release thumb pressure from belt at .

19. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder.

20. Ensure pointer [20] aligned with lug [18] in baseplate.
21. Install components in reverse order of removal.

Manufacturer: Seat Model: Ibiza (6K1) (99-02) 1,4 16V (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: APE Output: 55 (75) 5000 . 14/10/2024
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1999-02 V9.200-
Manufacturer: Seat Model: Ibiza (6K1) (99-02) 1,4 16V (c) Autodata Limited 2013
Engine code: APE Output: 55 (75) 5000 . 14/10/2024
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1999-02 V9.200-