How do you fit accelerator pedal cover?!

[Matt_anderson]

Hi all, please put me out of my misery….I’ve searched for advice but can’t see anything.

How the flip do you fit the aluminium accelerator pedal cover?!

I’ve tried warming it in water to soften the rubber

I’ve tried prying tools but can’t fit them in the pedal well.

I’ve tried pushing

I’ve tried pulling the rubber over but can’t fit my fingers in.

started at the top AND the bottom.
What’s the knack?!

 

[SRGTD]

Found this old thread which might help.

Aluminium Pedals

I've just received some aluminium pedals from eBay, which numerous people have bought. Has anyone else had the accelerator medal slip off. Can't quite see how to keep it on, ideally I would have thought it would be a few millimetres longer to prevent it slipping off. The brake and clutch ones...

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Also, there are a number of videos on YouTube where OEM VAG aluminium sports pedal covers are being fitted to replace the original rubber ones. If you do a search in YouTube on ‘fitting oem aluminium pedal covers mk3 seat leon’ or similar search you should find them. The videos may be showing how to fit the pedal covers in a Golf or Audi A3 but the process will be the same.

 

[Matt_anderson]

Thanks. I’ll have a good read through. I saw a few vids on YouTube and they just say the accelerator is a bigger but don’t actually show how they manage!
Appreciate the help!!

 

[Jay5959]

It’s a proper pain to put on, but it will go on. I wetted it first and slot one side over the pedal and push like hell on the other side

 

[Matt_anderson]

It’s one thing I hadn’t tried - wetting

did you soap it as well?

I’ve given up for today but will resume battle tomorrow

obviously I get it hs to clip on to be safe but it’s so frustrating

thanks for the advice.

 

[Jay5959]

It’s one thing I hadn’t tried - wetting

did you soap it as well?

I’ve given up for today but will resume battle tomorrow

obviously I get it hs to clip on to be safe but it’s so frustrating

thanks for the advice.

I didn’t use soap, water was enough. It really is a tight fit. Looks the part when it’s fitted, just requires a few snapped fingers and some choice words to get it on

 

[Matt_anderson]

I was trying to refrain from swearing as was on the driveway, but it does usually help

I’ve got the full set but don’t want to do the easy ones until the accelerator is on.

Did you do the dead pedal? Was that ok?

 

[Jay5959]

I was trying to refrain from swearing as was on the driveway, but it does usually help

I’ve got the full set but don’t want to do the easy ones until the accelerator is on.

Did you do the dead pedal? Was that ok?

Yeah did that too, easy enough. One screw in the side and it tucks under the plastic trim at the side of the foot rest. Accelerator pedal is the hardest part, once that’s done the other pedals and foot rest is easy. Looks smart when it’s done too, worthwhile mod to do in my opinion

 

[H Rafiq]

On a side note, I fitted this footplate to my Cupra. No faff. Just stick it down and away you go. Might be a nice touch once you’ve fitted your covers. Adds about 10bhp too

 

[Jay5959]

On a side note, I fitted this footplate to my Cupra. No faff. Just stick it down and away you go. Might be a nice touch once you’ve fitted your covers. Adds about 10bhp too View attachment 32428

That foot rest looks great!

 

[H Rafiq]

That foot rest looks great!

Thanks. I bought it from RPM Performance on eBay. They can do most makes and models on the footrest, and even colour e.g. red for FR branding.

Security measure

ebay.co.uk

 

[Matt_anderson]

 

[Matt_anderson]

@Jay5959 and @SRGTD

I owe you both a pint THANKS!
Just a splash of water and it went straight on!

 

[SRGTD]

@Jay5959 and @SRGTD

I owe you both a pint THANKS!
Just a splash of water and it went straight on!

Good to hear you got it sorted .

 

[Jay5959]

I could be wrong, but it might have been difficult because it might be on upside down. I put mine on like this. Have a look and see what you think. Had a quick check on the forums and from what I can see most have there’s put on the same way.

 

[ClusterPutt]

View attachment 32434

I've just taken my pedal covers off, the accelerator is on upside down

 

[Matt_anderson]

You’re right

now fixed and looking much better.

 

[LeonFRST]

Hello,
After some advice please, I have a 2016 Seat Leon FR estate
These pedals looks so much better.

Could I check:

> Which ones did you buy please, do you have a link?​

> How do you fit the brake and clutch pedals, do you remove the plastic ones?​

> Does the new accelerator pedal just slide onto existing?​

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I found these on ebay, would these be suitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312759990945?hash=item48d1f2baa1:g:pN8AAOSwfDldEnLW

Thank you,
Ed

 

[serdar_18fr]

Hello,
After some advice please, I have a 2016 Seat Leon FR estate
These pedals looks so much better.

Could I check:

> Which ones did you buy please, do you have a link?​

> How do you fit the brake and clutch pedals, do you remove the plastic ones?​

> Does the new accelerator pedal just slide onto existing?​

​

​

I found these on ebay, would these be suitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312759990945?hash=item48d1f2baa1:g:pN8AAOSwfDldEnLW

Thank you,
Ed

How about these ?
(Photos from my own car)

Sports pedal set & footrest

Hi everybody, My new pedal set has arrived and I have installed them. Footrest will arrive in a couple of days hopefully and I'll post the photos of it here too. Pedals look pretty & finish is nice but the metal part on top is glued to the lower rubber part and the glue is very weak, one can...

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[Jay5959]

Hello,
After some advice please, I have a 2016 Seat Leon FR estate
These pedals looks so much better.

Could I check:

> Which ones did you buy please, do you have a link?​

> How do you fit the brake and clutch pedals, do you remove the plastic ones?​

> Does the new accelerator pedal just slide onto existing?​

​

​

I found these on ebay, would these be suitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312759990945?hash=item48d1f2baa1:g:pN8AAOSwfDldEnLW

Thank you,
Ed

They looks like the ones I bought, they should fit fine. Yes, brake and clutch you removed the original covers and replace with those the new ones. Yes, accelerator pedal slides on to existing.