Engine start and charge system Skoda Superb 2

General information about the starting and charging system
The electrical system of the cars covered in this manual operates with a voltage of 12 V. The ground connection is through the negative terminal of the battery. The battery is located in the engine compartment above the...

Battery — general information, maintenance recommendations
General information Caution: Performing battery health checks and maintenance procedures requires some special precautions. Remember that the hydrogen released by the electrolyte is a highly explosive gas - do not smoke...

Disconnecting the negative wire from the battery
Note: If the battery has been disconnected, after reconnecting the battery, the vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving behavior for several kilometers. This is because the engine management system needs to be...

Removing and installing the battery and its holder
1. Disconnect the negative and then the positive wire from the battery (see Section 11). 2. Turn out bolts of fastening of a cover of an air cleaner (1 per resist. illustrations), fold it aside and cover the air cleaner...

Removal and installation of a starter
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery ( see Section 11 ). 2. Remove the air cleaner ( see chapter 4 ). 3. Remove the protective cover (see resist. illustration). 13.3 Removing the protective cover 4. Give...

Removal and installation of the generator and voltage regulator
Generator 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery ( see Section 11 ). 2. Remove the accessory drive belt ( see chapter 2 ). 3. On TDI-CR diesel models, remove the engine top cover, remove the air cleaner and...

Removal and installation of a pulley of the generator
1. Remove the drive belt and/or alternator and secure it in a vise. 2. Removal / installation of the pulley is carried out using a suitable multi-faceted head (see resist. illustrations). When removing, rotate the...