1.6 / 2.0 TDI Front Crankshaft Oil seal replacement - 2014 Skoda Octavia

How to Replace the front crankshaft oil seal on a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI. Same procedure applies for the 2.0 TDI & this engine in various other models.
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Torque Settings :
Water pump bolts (x3) 20nm is + 45 degrees
Timing belt idler (upper) = 20nm
Timing belt Idler (lower) = 20nm
Timing belt tensioner = 20 NM + 45 Degrees
Wheel bolts = 130 NM

Centre Crankshaft pulley bolt :
Renew the bolt
Stage 1 100 (Nm)
Stage 2 90 (°)
Stage 3 (Wait for 10 seconds)
Stage 4 15 (°)

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