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Octavia 1 (1996-2004) Octavia 3 (2013-2019)

Exterior (external body parts) Skoda Octavia 3

Body — technical data
VIN The vehicle identification number is stamped on the right mudguard reinforcement. The vehicle identification number is also located on the lower left side of the windshield. 1. Worldwide manufacturer code: ТМВ -...

Front carrier with attachments
Note: Depending on the model variants, the mounting parts may differ slightly. 1. Front carrier with attachments 2. Screw: Tightening torque - 2.5 Nm 3. Duct 4. Air duct 5. Screw: Tightening torque: 8 Nm 6. Screw:...

Removal and installation of the forward bearing panel assy
Bring into position for maintenance. Disconnect the existing electrical connectors. Disconnect the intake hose going to the air filter. Disconnect the coolant pipe and drain the coolant. Disconnect condenser lines....

Front fender — design description
1. Wings 2. Screw: Tightening torque: 8 Nm 3. Inner cladding 4. Noise insulation panel of the interior cladding: inserted in front of the rib of the partition wall. 5. Foam piece: Inserted between the wing and front...

Removal and installation of a forward wing
Removing the front fender Remove the front fender. Remove the foam piece between the wing and the side member. Remove the soundproofing panel of the inner lining from the wheel housing. Loosen nut -2-. Detach retainers...

Removal and installation of the holder of a wing
Remove the headlight mounting screw from the fender holder. Release screws -4-. Release screws -2- and remove wing holder -3-. Installation Screw in screws -4-. Screw in screws -2-. Press holder -3- against wing -1-....

Drainage box cover
1. Drain box cover 2. Drain box cover 3. Foam part: Glued to the fender. 4. Seal 5. Foam part: Glued to the fender. Remove wiper arms. Remove seal -4- along entire length of plenum box cover. Remove the plenum box cover...

Drainage box shield
1. Drainage box shield 2. Nut: Tightening torque: 8 Nm. Remove the plenum box cover. Remove the fasteners for the soundproofing of the plenum box. Loosen nuts -2-. Pull out the plenum box cover. Installation Insert the...

Soundproofing plenum box
1. Noise insulation of the plenum box 2. Clamping washer 3. Retainer Remove retainers for soundproofing plenum box -2-. Remove noise insulation for plenum box -3-. Remove cable ties (Availability depends on vehicle...

Soundproof casing
Note: Depending on the engine variant, slight differences must be taken into account when removing and installing. 1. Noise-insulating casing. Removing: Unscrew screws -2- and pull engine noise insulation towards rear....

Bottom lining
Note: Depending on the engine variant, slight differences must be observed when removing and installing. 1. Bottom lining. Removing: Remove nuts -8-. Installation in reverse order. 2. Facing the bottom. Removing: Remove...

Details and assemblies — front cross member of the tunnel
1. Tunnel cross member. Removing: Release screws -2-. Installation in reverse order. 2. Screw: Tightening torque: 20 Nm.

Removal and installation of the rear cross member of the tunnel
Release screws -2-. Note: With the rear cross member of the tunnel, partially raise the underbody trim -3- by hand. Remove tunnel cross member -1- in -arrow-. Installation Installation in reverse order. Tightening...

Hood — design description
1. Hood 2. Support shock absorber: Height adjustable by rotation. 3. Hood seal 4. Lock bracket 5. Noise isolation. Removal: Sequentially disconnect all noise insulation clips. Remove the noise insulation from the hood...

Removal and installation of the hood activator
Remove the non-activated activator. Attention! Observe the general safety regulations when handling the pyrotechnic modules for airbags, seat belt pretensioners and the battery disconnector. Disconnect battery...

Removal and installation of a loop of system of protection of pedestrians
Remove hood -3-. Loosen nut -5-. remove and set aside the activator (9 Nm). Release screws -2-. Remove loop -1-. Installation Installation in reverse order. Tightening torque for screws -2- (20 Nm). Nut tightening...

Removal and installation of hood hinges
Remove hood -3-. Release screws -2-. Remove loop -1-. Note: Some vehicles are supplied prepared for the addition of an activator. In this case, they are regularly equipped with loops for the pedestrian protection...

Removal and installation of a support bar
Support the hood. Turn support rod -1- forward and remove from rubber bush -2-. Installation Insert the support rod -1- into the rubber bushing (pos, 2) -arrow a-. Turn support rod towards front carrier -arrow b-. Check...

Details and assemblies of the hood locking mechanism
1. Lock bracket 2. Handle 3. Cable: From cable connector to drive arm 4. Retainer 5. Cable connector: The cable connector is located above the headlight on the driver's side. 6. Cable: From hood latch to cable...

Removal and installation of the lock of a cowl
Note: Depending on the model variants, slight differences must be taken into account when removing and installing the bonnet latch. The drive cable -3- cannot be removed from the bonnet latch. Open the hood. Disconnect...

Removing and installing the hood release handle
1. Support 2. Rope. Removing: Remove cable -2- from support bracket -1-. Turn the cable so that you can remove its spherical end from the support bracket arm. Remove the ball head from the support bracket arm....

Hood adjustment
Note: To adjust the bonnet, the vehicle must be on a level surface. The adjustable stops -2- on the left and right are not intended for adjustment. They are designed to stabilize or dampen the hood. The hood is...

Trunk Lid — Design Description
1. Screw: Tightening torque: 8 Nm 2. Wedge buffer 3. Facing the trunk lid 4. Luggage compartment lid 5. Rubber stops 6. Spherical pin: Tightening torque: 20 Nm 7. Gas stop

Removal and installation of a cover of a luggage compartment
Remove trim from trunk lid. Disconnect the connectors of all existing electrical components. Remove the electrical wires from the trunk lid. Loosen, without completely unscrewing, the screws -3- (10 Nm) hinges on the...

Rear lid adjustment
Note: The vehicle must be on wheels when adjusting the rear lid. The lid lock is screwed directly to the trunk lid. There are no oblong holes on it and therefore it is not adjustable. The setting buffers on the left and...

Removal and installation of the trunk lid lock
Note: If the boot lid cannot be opened, it can be unlocked from the outside using the lock cylinder. Remove tailgate trim. Remove lock cover -3-. Disconnect connector from tailgate lock actuator -1-. Loosen nuts -2- (21...

Removal and installation of the gas-filled shock absorber of the trunk lid
Open trunk lid, support and secure. Pry up retaining clip -2- with a screwdriver and remove gas shock absorber -1- from spherical pin -3-. Note: If the gas stop is to be reused, do not completely remove the clip from...

Removal and installation of screw transmission of a door of a luggage compartment (Combi)
Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers. Open trunk lid, support and secure. Unplug connectors for screw drive under trim D and feed cable -3- through grommet. Unlock retaining clip -4- with a screwdriver...

Luggage compartment lid seal
When reinstalling the removed seal, the necessary tightness and reliability of fastening are not ensured. For this reason, a completely removed seal must be replaced with a so-called "seal installed with a mallet". If...

Fuel door assembly
1. Locking mechanism 2. Fuel filler door assembly 3. Drain hose. It is carried out between the wheel arch and the wheel arch casing. Using the plastic wedge -A-, gradually press out the fuel filler flap assembly. Remove...

Parts and assemblies of the sliding sunroof
Note: After removing and installing the electric motor, the sunroof drive must be adapted to ensure correct operation. 1. Sliding/tilting sunroof frame 2. Seal 3. Front pad 4. Facing 5. Screw: 2 Nm 6. Screw: 3 Nm 7....

Details and assemblies of the glass cover and spoiler
1. Spoiler 2. Spring: The spring is inserted into the holder towards the rear. 3. Screw: 1.5 Nm 4. Screw: 5.5 Nm 5. Glass sunroof 6. Screw: 5.5 Nm

Removing and installing spoiler
Fully open the sliding sunroof. Press down spoiler -1- and, grasping the edge, remove shaped seal -2- from holder. Press the spoiler even more firmly and pull the shaped seal -1- upwards out of the retainers. Release...

Removal and installation of a glass cover of the lifting-sliding hatch
Slightly open the glass lid by sliding it back about 150 mm. Remove left and right screws -arrow- from rear of glass cover. Carefully! anything (rag, paper, etc.), cover the gap between the A-pillar and the sunroof...

Sliding/tilting sunroof glass adjustment
Note: Adjust the height of the glass lid to the rear edge. Raise the glass cover -1- and loosen the screws -2- on its rear edge. Loosen the central screws on the glass cover. Adjust the height of the glass cover...

Replacing the seal of the glass cover of the hatch
Removing the top seal The glass cover has been removed. 1. Top seal. Pull the seal up around the entire perimeter of the sealing channel. Installing the top seal Insert the sealant into the sealing channel with the...

Parts and assemblies of the sliding sunroof blind
1. Support 2. Handle 3. Screw: 1 Nm 4.Sliding sunroof blind 5. Screw; 2 Nm 6. Centralizer: Not available as a spare part 7. Guide rail: Not available as a spare part 8. Slider: Not available as a spare part 9. Spring:...

Removal and installation of a blind of the movable hatch
The glass cover has been removed. Release screws -1- on rear cover -2-. Remove rear cover -1 - in the direction of -arrow-. Release screws -2- of handles -1-. Remove rear screws -2- for sunroof blind -1-. Raise the rear...

Removal and installation of the electric motor of the lifting-sliding sunroof
Note: If the defective electric motor is removed with the sunroof closed, the glass cover must be removed by lowering the ceiling in the area of the screws to its rear edge. After removing and installing or replacing...

Removal and installation of the rocker guide frame
Note: Before removing the frame, mark its installation position. 2 people are required to remove the frame. One mechanic loosens the screws while the second mechanic holds the frame and removes it from the vehicle. The...

Sliding sunroof Combi — design description
1. The back of the glass cover 2. Bolt: 7 Nm 3. Seal: back glass cover 4. Cable 5. Inner seal: inserted into the mounting frame 6. Back 7. sunroof control unit 8. Bolt: motor mounts: 8 Nm 9. Bolt: sliding sunroof frame...

Parts and assemblies for the sunroof sunroof Combi
1.Sliding sunroof blind 2. Attachment: For sunroof blind fabric. 3. Bolt: 2 Nm 4. Leash 5. Clip Hoop 6. Sliding sunroof frame

Parts and assemblies of the Combi roof wind deflector
1. Wind deflector 2. Tension spring 3. Support bracket

Removal and installation of the glass roof cover Combi
Removing and installing the glass cover Open the glass lid -2- until the trims -1- are accessible. Move trim -1- from passenger compartment to rear in direction of -arrow-. Note: Use a magnetized tool to loosen the...

Adjusting the Combi roof glass cover
Front glass cover adjustment Note: Before adjusting the height of the glass cover, the cover must be removed from the sliding support. The arrow shows the direction of movement. Remove glass cover. Detach seal -5- from...

Removing and installing sliding sunroof frame Combi
Note: The assistance of a second mechanic is required to remove and install the mounting frame. Remove ceiling lining. Remove screws -9- on left and right and replace screen bracket -8-. Remove screws -6- on left and...

Removal and installation of the Combi roof wind deflector
Fully unlock the front part of the glass cover. Unhook tension spring -2- -arrow a-. Push wind deflector frame -1- with support bracket -4- forwards -arrow b- and remove from guide. Unlock all locks -4- -arrow-. Remove...

Removing and installing the Combi sliding sunroof control unit
Attention! The drive for the glass sunroof cover may only be removed and installed when the sunroof is closed (zero position). Conditions for removing/installing the drive: Engine and ignition off, ignition key pulled...

Removing and installing sunroof blind control unit Combi
Remove ceiling lining. Unplug connector -2- from sunblind motor -1-. Release screws -3-. Remove sunblind motor -1-. Installation Installation in reverse order. Before installing the engine, align the sun shade so that...

Manually closing the sliding sunroof of the Combi roof
Note: In the event of a power failure, the sliding/tilting sunroof with glass roof can be moved using the drive with a standard hexagon wrench. When rotating, you need to make a little more effort, because. the drive is...

Removal and installation of the outer seal frame of the sliding sunroof Combi
Remove mounting frame. Detach adhesive surface -3- of outer seal -1- from roof -2-. Installation Remove traces of adhesive with a suitable agent. The connecting surface of the roof opening must be free of dust and...

Removal and installation of a sealant of a glass cover of a roof of Combi
Remove the back of the glass cover. Remove side part of seal -4- at side of rear part of glass cover -1- -arrow b-. Remove the front part of the seal -3- from the rear part of the glass cover -1- towards the top -arrow...

Removing and installing sunroof sunroof combi
Note: In the event of a power failure, the sunblind can be moved to the removal position (fully open) manually using a standard Inbus key. When working on the sunshade fabric, keep it clean or cover vulnerable parts....

Adapting combi roof control units
Adapting the sunroof control unit Note: After replacing the glass cover, motor or drawer, adaptation must be carried out using the Tester or mechanically, see below. When adapted, the locking force limiter is switched...

Combi roof drain hoses — design description
1. Front drain hoses 2. Rear drain hoses 3. Front drain valve 4. Mounting bracket 5. Mounting bracket 6. Rear drain valve

Cleaning the drain hoses of the Combi roof
Front drain hoses The front drain hoses -1- go through the A-pillars to the drain. Remove the plenum box cover. Clean the bottom drain valve -3- and clean the drain hose -1-, e.g. with a rope. Rear drain hoses The rear...

Removal and installation of drainage and water waste hoses of the Combi roof
Removing and installing drain hoses Note: When replacing the drain hose, shorten the spare part if necessary. Copy the location of the stickers and the protective film from the old part. Removing the front drain hoses...

Front bumper — design description
1. Screw: Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm. 2. Screw: Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm 3. Front bumper 4. Screw: Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm. Remove the front fender. Screw in screws -1- (1.5 Nm), Screw in the screws -2- (3.5 Nm)....

General scheme of mounting the front bumper
1. Decorative frame: Attached with clips to the bumper. 2. Bumper bracket 3. Bumpers 4. Fog lamp left 5. Left Grille: Attached with clips to the bumper. 6. Middle air intake grille: Attached with clips to the bumper, 7....

Front bumper beam — design description
1. Front bumper beam. Removal: Remove the front bumper. Remove shock absorbing buffer. Disconnect the adaptive cruise control control unit. Release screws -2-. Release screws -3-. Installation in reverse order. 2....

Rear bumper — design description
1. Screw: Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm 2. Left side guide profile: Screwed to sidewall 3. Left middle guide profile 4. Right middle guide profile 5. Right side guide profile: Screwed onto the sidewall. 6. Screw: Tightening...

Removal and installation of a back bumper
Remove the rear light assembly. Release screws -7- securing wheel housing cover on left and right. Release screws -6- securing bumper to fender. Release screws on rear underbody cover -8-. Remove screws -9- from below....

Rear bumper support beam and guide profiles
1. Left side guide profile. Removal: Remove the rear bumper. Loosen screws. Remove guide profile from vehicle. Installation in reverse order. 2. Left middle guide profile. Removal: Remove the rear bumper. Loosen nuts....

Combi Rear Bumper — Design Description
1. Screw: Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm 2. Left side guide profile: Screwed to sidewall 3. Left middle guide profile 4. Right middle guide profile 5. Right side guide profile: Screwed to sidewall 6. Screw: Tightening...

Rear bumper Combi — removal and installation
Remove the rear light assembly. Remove screws -8- for wheel housing cover on left and right. Remove screws -7- securing bumper to fender. Release screws on rear underbody cover -9-. Release screws -10- from below....

Rear bumper support beam and guide profiles
1. Left side guide profile. Removal: Remove the rear bumper. Loosen screws. Remove guide profile from vehicle. Installation in reverse order. 2. Rear left guide profile. Removal: Remove the rear bumper. Loosen nuts....

Outside rear-view mirrors — design description
1. Mirror base 2. Mirror body 3. Adjustment motor 4. Screw: 1 Nm 5. Mirror element 6. Overlay 7. Screw: 1Nm 8. Installation element 9. Cable

External rear-view mirrors — removal and installation
Removal and installation of a mirror element Protect the edges of the housing from damage, tape over, e.g. textile adhesive tape. Tilt mirror glass -1- to maximum position. Press out mirror glass -1- e.g. using a wide...

Trailer hitch — design description
1. Screw: 3 Nm 2. Left side guide profile 3. Right middle guide profile 4. Nuts: 2.2 Nm 5. Left middle guide profile 6. Screw: 55 Nm 7. Traction hitch. Removal: Remove the bumper. Partially remove the heat shield above...

Roof rails (Combi)
Attention! Do not use an impact screwdriver when installing or removing! When removing, use a manual wrench. When installing, use a manual torque wrench! Detach the shaped ceiling. Loosen nuts -2- (12 Nm +1 Nm). Remove...

Rear spoiler
Rear spoiler -3-. Adhesive tape Sealant -2-. Removal and installation of a back spoiler Seal the painted surfaces along the spoiler with textile adhesive tape. Cut the spoiler off the tailgate (cut the sealant), and cut...

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