Removing that pesky engine cover...HELP !?

[Jedimaster65]

Hi Guys
Can someone advise me how to remove the engine cover on the Cupra ?

I have done a search but struggling to find it...

Help !

 

[KzJF]

Are you talking about the sound-deadening thing or the actual bonnet ??

 

[Poverty]

just yank at it till it pops off, dont be afraid to pull on it hard.

 

[campbell_p30]

See below, post one has a few pointers from when I did it.
SEATCupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=265618

 

[Jedimaster65]

Thanks Guys.

 

[Jedimaster65]

Struggling...

Am struggling to remove it (surprise, surprise...)

Where exactly is the rearward fixing point (rubber cone or wharever ?) the front seems free but centre / rear is stuck fast.

HELP !!??

 

[Invisible]

Am struggling to remove it (surprise, surprise...)

Where exactly is the rearward fixing point (rubber cone or wharever ?) the front seems free but centre / rear is stuck fast.

HELP !!??

Hi Mate, I have done a complete step by step guide to removing the engine cover, in word format and sent to another user on here. If you PM me you email address I can send it over to you as don't think I can insert here

 

[Invisible]

Here is a picture from the guide, the blue 'x' mark roughly where the engine mounts are.

Be careful not to split the cover!

The numbers mark where there are screws / connection that need removing.

It basically a firm upwards movement towards the back!

 

[slim20vt]

this info helps thanks..

 

[Jedimaster65]

I utterly failed !!!

I just couldn't budge it, I was frightened of snapping the cover...or the engine mounts !

I really hate to lose...

 

[techie]

Stand on the front panel, bend your knees and pull like a *******.

 

[Jedimaster65]

And there was me thinking there was some real knack to it ...

 

[Poverty]

so have you managed it yet?

 

[Jedimaster65]

No mate, am being quite :gay: about this I know... Am just terrified of breaking it!

 

[-pseudonymous-]

Take a look HERE mate. You will find it will come off easier while the engine is still warm after going for a drive. Don't be scared about breaking it as it is fairly robust. Just get a good grip right under the solid part of each corner and give it a good tug.

 

[Jedimaster65]

Hi Guys...

I managed it at last.

Many thanks to you all, - all good advice, i think getting engine warm was key factor, but what a tough one !

I used to "pull and wiggle" system.

Now I can get that nasty paper-type air filter changed.

 

[IanK1]

I am having exactly the same problem, my brother and i both had a go and couldn't get it off. Fear of breakage went out the window and we both went all out at the same time with no luck.

I am going to try the warm engine, pull and wiggle technique tomorrow!!

My ITG induction kit has been sitting in the boot all weekend, boo!!

 

[Hilla LCR]

I know it's been said many times before, but you really do have to yank it hard. It took us (me and a mate) about 20 minutes of yanking and wiggling it before the front left mount finally gave up and popped off. Don't be scared about pulling too hard, it's pretty versatile.

Good luck!

 

[Hilla LCR]

Oh, and I'd get a good grip on the front left mount first and pull.

 

[markgb]

I know it's been said many times before, but you really do have to yank it hard. It took us (me and a mate) about 20 minutes of yanking and wiggling it before the front left mount finally gave up and popped off. Don't be scared about pulling too hard, it's pretty versatile.

Good luck!

you are talking the engine cover aren't you

Need to change my filter, but have been putting off taking the cover off.