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Heikki Miettinen
March 3, 2025
Brake pipe lines
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Mr. Anderson
March 3, 2025
The brake pipe lines for a Skoda Octavia include:
1. Brake Line Rear Right 4x4 – Brake tube for disc brakes, from the brake hose to the brake caliper (Part number: 1J0 611 764 L). 2. Brake Pipe (Left Front) – Brake tube from the hydraulic system to the brake hose (Part number: 1J0 614 723 K). 3. Brake Pipe (Left Front, Alternative) – Another version of the brake tube from the hydraulic system to the brake hose (Part number: 1J0 614 723 L). 4. Steel Braided Brake Lines – High-quality, durable brake lines with an 8-ply woven steel braid, TÜV tested, and ready to install for the Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI RS. 5. HEL Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines – Customizable brake lines for Skoda Octavia 1U 1.9 TDi (1998-2005), available in different configurations.
These lines connect the braking system components, ensuring safe and efficient braking performance.
OCTAVIA Service Contents Technical Data Page Vehicle identifi cation data ......................00-1 Vehicle identifi cation number À!M99 ..................00-1 Vehicle identifi cation number M00!À ..................00-1 Self-Diagnosis Page Self-diagnosis of airbag system ....................01-1 Description of system....................... 01-1 Test requirements for self-diagnosis ..................01-3 Notes on carrying out diagnosis of airbag system ..............
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Service OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis for central locking ..................... 01-45 Description of system....................... 01-45 Function ........................... 01-45 Connecting fault reader V.A.G 1552 and select central control unit for central locking (J110)..01-46 List of available functions ......................01-48 Interrogating control unit version....................01-48 List of all control units of central locking according to date and generation......
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OCTAVIA Service Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Page Front Door............................ 57-1 List of front door components ....................57-1 Removing and installing front door ..................57-2 Adjusting front door ........................57-3 Removing door window......................57-3 Removing and installing window lifter ..................57-4 Removing and installing window lifter motor ................
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Survey of components of front bumper for vehicles 08.00 À!12.01 ........63-2.1 Survey of components of front bumper 01.02 À..............63-2.2 Rear bumper ..........................63-3 Survey of components of rear bumper..................63-3 Survey of components of rear bumper (Octavia Estate) ............63-5 Windows Page Bonded windows......................... 64-1 Removing and installing bonded windows ................
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Summary of components for the complete rear spoiler ............66-24 Removing and installing complete rear spoiler ................ 66-24 Removing and installing additional brake light (for vehicles Octavia Estate RS)..... 66-25 Decoration sheets TAXI ......................66-27 Stick on decorative sheets and remove ................... 66-27 Dimension of holes for the TAXI roof sign ................
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List of components of rear inertia reel seat belt ............... 69-2 Removing and installing seat belt height adjustment (Octavia Estate) ........69-2.1 Removing and installing rear inertia reel seat belt (Octavia Estate) ........69-2.1 Summary of components of rear centre three-point seat belt ..........69-2.2 Safety precautions for work on belt tensioners ................
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Service Removing and installing bottom C pillar trim panel ..............70-9 Removing and installing top C pillar trim panel (Octavia Estate) ..........70-9.1 Removing and installing bottom C pillar trim panel (Octavia Estate) ........70-9.1 Removing and installing D pillar (Octavia Estate) ..............70-9.2 Removing and installing cargo area and luggage compartment trim panels .......
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Service OCTAVIA Disassembling and assembling rear backrest (with armrests, split) ........74-7 List of parts of seat covers and upholstery for rear armrests (split with headrests and centre three-point seat belt) ....................74-9 ------------ VIII ------------ Edition 05.05 S00.5118.67.20...
OCTAVIA Technical Data Vehicle identification data Vehicle identification number ä MY99 K The vehicle identification number (chassis num- ber) is stamped in the cross member of the en- gine compartment. It is visible through a win- dow in the cover of the plenum chamber after opening the bonnet.
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OCTAVIA Technical Data Manufacturer’s world code Body type and equipment Engine type Airbag system (not valid for India) Code letters for manufacturing month (not valid for India) Vehicle type Internal number Model year Manufacturing plant Vehicle body number Note: Extensive information about the significance of individual features ⇒...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Self-diagnosis of airbag system Description of system Airbag system comprises: ♦ Airbag control units ♦ Side crash sensor ♦ Driver airbag ♦ Passenger airbag ♦ Driver and passenger side airbag ♦ Mechanically ignited seat belt tensioner for driver and passenger seat belts ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Once an airbag unit is ignited then the control unit sends a signal to the control unit for the convenience system or for the central locking system and to the engine control unit. This func- tion serves to maintain passive safety on the vehicle.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Notes: ♦ The sequence below relates only to the ve- hicle system tester V.A.G 1552 with pro- gramme card 6.0. ♦ Use of vehicle system tester V.A.S 1551 or V.A.G 1551 with programme card 9.0, is simi- lar with the exception of specific variations (e.g.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Guidelines for undertaking an airbag system self-diagnosis Required special tools, testing and measur- ing equipment as well auxiliary devices and material: ♦ The Vehicle System Tester V.A.G 1552 ♦ The diagnostic cable V.A.G 1551/3, 3A, 3B or 3C ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ♦ When the battery is disconnected, all of the learned values (adaptation values) of all the control units fitted to the vehicle are auto- matically erased. These measured values must be read once again when the battery is...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis → → → → List of available functions Page Interrogating control unit version ⇒ ------------ ------------ Edition 05.00 S00.5118.57.20...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis V02 › 1J0 909 603 A AIRBAG VW3 Readout on display: Coding 00065 WSC 12345 ƒ""Top line: Number of control unit part (1J0 909 603 A) System denomination (AIRBAG VW3) Version number (V02) ƒ""Bottom line: Code number Service code (is automatically stored in the...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Printout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01218 Side airbag igniter, passenger’s side (N200) Resistance too large Resistance too small Short circuit to positive Short circuit to earth - Read measured value block ⇒ page 01-11.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Printout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01226 Crash data side airbag DS - Replace control unit. stored - Replace airbag unit and all damaged compo- nents. 01227 Crash data side airbag PS - Replace control unit.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Part Number of control unit Code number Starting date Vehicle equipment 09.00 À 02.01 6Q0 909 605 08 12344 Driver and front passenger airbag, side airbags, CAN databus cable 09.00 À 02.01 6Q0 909 605 0B 12354 Driver airbag, side airbags, without CAN databus cable 09.00 À...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis X fault detected! K The number of faults stored appears on the dis- play. Press → to display the store faults consecutively. Example: K Read-out on display: → Interference: 00588 → Press key. K Read-out on display: Airbag igniter (driver side)
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Vehicle system test K Readout on the display: 03 - Actuator diagnosi Acknowledge the entry with the Q key. Actuator diagnosis K Readout on the display:. → Crash signal Note: The door lock and the tailgate lock will be un- locked.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Note: Attention! K ♦ If this readout appears in the display, then Fault memory was not interrogated the test procedure is incorrect. ♦ Follow test procedure exactly: first of all in- terrogate fault memory, and then erase it.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis → → Fault table Notes: After completing repairs, always once again interrogate the fault memory with the vehi- All the possible faults which can be detected cle system tester V.A.G 1552, and erase it. by the control unit -J234- and displayed by the vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552, are...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00000 If the message No fault recognized appears in the display after completing repairs, No fault recognized self-diagnosis is ended. 00532 Signal too large Fault in voltage supply (must be within...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00595 Airbag units and belt tensioners ignited - Erase fault memory Crash data stored - Replace airbag control unit -J234- - Replace airbag units and all dam- aged components...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display on the V.A.G 1552 Possible cause for the fault Fault removal 01222 Undefined switch Cables or plug connections defect - Check the cables, plug connectors Crash sensor side condition and fuses according to the electri- airbag SJ...
OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display on the V.A.G 1552 Possible cause for the fault Fault removal 01285 Side airbag on the front passengers side - Locking and activating airbag units Side airbag on the deactivated ⇒ Page 01-15.10 front passengers side OFF...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Test of vehicle systems K Readout in display: 08 - Read measured value block Confirm entry with the key Q. Read measured value block HELP K Readout in display: Enter display group number XXX Enter desired display group number ⇒ page 01-15.2 Table for reading measured value...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis field Ignition unit for the Correct No fault present front airbag on the drivers side -N95- Too small - Visual inspection of the cable guides - Check the plug connectors of each electrical circuit for correct and firm fitting and check the display again.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis field Ignition unit for the Correct No fault present front airbag on the front passengers side -N131- Too small - Visual inspection of the cable guides - Check the plug connectors of each electrical circuit for correct and firm fitting and check the display again.
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Ignore Seat occupied sensor passenger side operated not operated not fitted Ignore Voltage supply correct ⇒ page 01-15.5 Not fitted to OCTAVIA models Analysis of display group number 003 Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault block display Voltage supply correct No fault.
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Ignore Side airbag igniter passenger side -N200- correct ⇒ page 01-15.7 Side airbag igniter driver side -N199- correct ⇒ page 01-15.6 Not fitted to OCTAVIA models Designation Side airbag igniter correct No fault. driver side -N199- too small - Visual inspection of wiring.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display Denomination Display Fault elimination field contents Ignition device correct No fault for side airbag passenger side -N200- too small - Visual inspection of the cable guides too large - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the plug connections not fitted of the relevant circuit and check the display again.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Evaluation of display group number 010 Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination fi eld tents Deactivate front No fault passenger air- bag switch - front passenger front airbag too small Visual inspection of the cable guide. too large Check the correct fi...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ƒ""It is also possible to check the cable harness and plug connections without test box VAS 5056 C in which case you must: ƒ""Disconnect the battery: If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out additional operational µ...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Connecting test box VAS 5056 C to front passenger front airbag Removing glove compartment µ page 70-1. Disconnect plug connection of front pas- senger airbag unit. Connect plug connection of adapter cable VAS 5056 C to the cable harness of the ignition circuit on the driver’s side.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Warning! ♦ Deactivating the airbag must be performed in accordance with the legal requirements and regulations of the country concerned. ♦ Observe safety precautions when carrying out repairs on the airbag system For vehicles without airbag switch Deactivation is undertaken using the vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552, V.A.G 1551 or...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Notes: For vehicles ä 07.00 the blocking of the side airbag is not enabled from the airbag control unit. Preconditions for self-diagnosis must be fulfi lled ⇒ page 01-3. Pay attention to safety measures when re- pairing airbag system ⇒ page 69-8...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis For the Czech Republic: Separate plug connection for side airbag unit below front passenger seat. Attach connector for airbag to the seat with adhesive tape. Continued for all countries: Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word 15 „Airbag“ ⇒ page 01-5.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Press key →. Readout on display: Channel 3 Adaptation 1 ⊳ Changed value stored? Press key Q. Readout on display: Channel 3 Adaptation 1 → ⊳ Changed value is stored Press key →. Continued for all countries: Readout on display:...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Warning! ♦ For vehicles 08.00 ä the control unit for airbag system can switch off one of the airbag units. If a channel other than 01 and 03 is entered, other circuits are switched off and this fault can...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Connect plug connection for side airbag unit below front passenger seat. Continued for all countries: Install glove compartment ⇒ page 70-1. Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word 15 „Airbag“ ⇒ page 01-5, enter function 10 and continue with the channel number 01.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis The airbag warning light (K75) comes out. Vehicle system test HELP Readout on display: ⊳ Enter address word XX Switch off ignition. Switch on ignition. The airbag warning light (K75) lights up and must go out after about 4 seconds.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Self-diagnosis of convenience system System description The convenience system comprises the elect- rical equipment in the doors: ♦ electric central locking with SAFE function ♦ power windows with obstruction protection ♦ electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors. It also comprises other systems in the vehicle: ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Assembly overview of convenience system components 1 - Central control unit (J393) 3 - Driver door control unit (J386) ♦ Located behind bottom part of dash ♦ Attached to power window motor panel on driver side ♦ Removing: ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 12 - ♦ Located ♦ ⇒ 13 - I ♦ ⇒ ♦ 14 - D ♦ ♦ ⇒ ⇒ ♦ Located ♦ ⇒ ♦ Located (J387) ♦ ⇒ ♦ ♦ ♦ ⇒ ⇒ 10 - D 17 - unit ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis The control unit detects faults and malfunctions in the convenience system and stores them in a permanent memory. When commencing fault finding, initiate self-di- agnosis and interrogate the stored information with the fault reader V.A.G 1552 or V.A.G 1551.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Switch ignition on. K Readout in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Enter address word XX Enter address word 46 Convenience sys- tem central module. Test of vehicle systems K Readout in display: 46 - Convenience system central module Confirm entry with the key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 1U6 959 793 Door control unit Driver - J386 V42 → K Readout in display: Coding 04097 WSC XXXXX (Driver door control unit) Press → key. K Readout in display: 1U1 959 802 Door control unit Pass - J387 V42 →...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis List of convenience system control units according to production date and generation For models ä 09.97 generation convenience system) Part No. of the central control unit Program Control unit function status number 3B0 959 799 S Control unit with receiver for remote control and alarm function...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis For models 10.97 ä generation convenience system) Part No. of the central control unit Program Control unit function status number 1J0 959 799L OW 0002 Control unit without receiver for remote control and alarm function Sedan, LHD 1J0 959 799L OZ...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5) Part No. of central Equip- Vehicle model and steer- Control unit function control unit ment code 1J0 959 799Q Sedan LHD/RHD Control unit without receiver for remote control and without...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Part No. of door Marking Pro- Control unit function control unit gramme status number U4 959 801B 5S Door control unit DS 0001F Driver door control unit LHD 1U6 959 802B 5S Door control unit DS 0001F Driver door control unit RHD...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ä 1C0 959 799 Sedan/LHD Control unit without remote control and alarm function, with power windows, all windows, dash panel insert with CAN Sedan/RHD databus line Combi/LHD Combi/RHD 1C0 959 799 A Sedan/LHD Control unit without remote control and alarm function, with...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Part No. of the cen- Equip- Vehicle Control unit function tral control unit ment model and code steering 1C0 959 799 C Limou sine/ Control unit with receiver for remote control (315 Mhz); with alarm function, with power-window lifter for all windows, dash panel in-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 1U4 959 801D Door control unit DS 0002 Driver door control unit LHD 0003 1U6 959 802D Door control unit DS 0002 Driver door control unit RHD 0003 1U4 959 802D Door control unit PS 0002 Front passenger door control unit LHD...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Interrogating fault memory Connect fault reader V.A.G 1552 and select central control unit for convenience system ⇒ page 01-17. Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys -0- and -2-. K Read-out in display:...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Fault table for models ä 09.97 (1 generation convenience system) Notes: ♦ Check whether all plug connections are properly plugged into the relay holder. ♦ The following lists all possible faults that can be de- tected by the central control unit for convenience sys- ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00929 Locking unit for CL passenger’s side -F221- implausible signal ♦ Locking unit faulty - Replace locking unit ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according to current flow diagram ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00934 Electric window lifter motor, rear left -V26- Implausible signal ♦ Motor faulty - Replace motor ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according to current flow diagram ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00939 Mirror adjustment motor, driver’s side -V149- ♦ Motors faulty - Replace adjusting unit ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according to current flow diagram ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00947 Tailgate remote control switch -E188- Short circuit to earth ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according ♦ Switch faulty to current flow diagram...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00954 Relay terminal 50 Short circuit to positive ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according to current flow diagram 00955 Key 1 out of interset range Adaptation limit exceeded ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Read out on display of Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault V.A.G 1552 01131 Turn signal control Line interruption or ♦ Bulbs defective - Replace bulb short-circuit to positive ♦ Cables or plug connections - Check wiring and plug connections according to...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 01330 Convenience system control unit defective ♦ Control unit faulty - Replace control unit - Erase fault memory - Carry out operational check no communication ♦ Fault in communication line - Test cable between ECU according to CFD between ECU ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis For models ä 09.97 (convenience system of 1st generation) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01362 Close switch for tailgate -F124 Short circuit to earth ♦ Mechanism of lock or lock - Inspect mechanism of lock and release.
OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Fault table for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display on V.A.G 1552 Possible fault cause Fault elimination 00000 no fault detected If after the repair is completed ‘no fault detected’ is displayed the self-diagnosis is ended.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis For models 10.97 ä (convenience system of 2nd generation) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00928 Locking unit for CL drivers side - Read measured value block, display group -F220 number 003 ⇒ page 01-40.2.
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OCTAVIA ä ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ⇒ W ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ⇒ W ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ⇒ W ♦ ------------ ------------ S00.5118.53.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis For models 10.97 ä (convenience system of 2nd generation) Readout on V.A.G 1552 cause of fault Rectifying fault ♦ ♦ 010 ⇒ ♦ ♦ 010 ⇒ Edition 11.97 ------------ 01-29.12 ------------ S00.5118.53.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Fault table for models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 65535 No fault recognized If No fault recognized appears after completing the repairs, self-diagnosis is ended.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00915 RR power window switch -E55 ♦ Fault in cables or plug connec-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault RL power window motor -V26 implausible signal ♦ Motor faulty - Replace motor ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ä ä RR power window switch power window switch ♦ short to connec- connections ♦ tions rent of switch ♦ dis- ⇒ ⇒ ♦ connec- connections ♦ tions rent door ♦ ♦ connec- connections ♦ tions rent door ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault Pass.-side heated exterior mirror ♦ Mirror heater faulty - Replace exterior mirror ♦ Fault in cables or plug connec-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00950 Tailgate/boot lid CL motor -V53, ♦ Motor faulty - Replace tailgate/boot lid CL motor UNLOCK ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00957 Key 3 ♦ Key not adapted - Read measured value block, display group number adaption limit exceeded ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 cause of fault Rectifying fault 01034 Power window thermoprot. ac- tive, driver ♦ Faulty cables or plug connec- - Read measured value block, display group number tions 003 ⇒ page 01-40.9, display field 2 or 001 ⇒ page...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01038 Central locking thermoprotection ♦ Faulty cables or plug connec- - Read measured value block, display group number tions 014 ⇒ page 01-40.9 or 008 ⇒ page 01-40.14, dis-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 cause of fault Rectifying fault 01141 Tailgate/boot lid ♦ ♦ T tailgate/boot lid ♦ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ 01312 ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 cause of fault Rectifying fault 01330 Convenience system central con- trol unit -J393 defective ♦ Control unit faulty - Replace control unit...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01333 Door control unit RL -J388 defective ♦ Control unit faulty - Replace control unit no communication ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01336 Convenience convenience ♦ ⇒ ♦ ⇒ 01358 ♦ ⇒ ⇒ 01359 ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Models 08.98 ä (convenience system of generation 2.5), 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 01389 Open tailgate/boot lid switch -F124 implausible signal ♦ Faulty cables or plug connec-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Final control diagnosis Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word for convenience system ⇒ page 01-17. K Readout in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Select function XX Select function 03. K Readout in display:...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 01-31. ⇒ 1552 ⇒ → → Notes: If this readout appears in the display, the test procedure has not been correctly carried out. Follow test procedure exactly: first of all interrogate fault memory, then erase it. Ending 1552.
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01024 Opening all 01025 Valid for Switzerland Table of codes for convenience system of generation 3 Code number Base code (all vehicle equipment) Octavia 00002 Central locking without power windows 00016 Central locking with power windows (2 windows) 00064 Central locking with power windows (4 windows)
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 1J0959799AH Conv. central CU 0001 → K The control unit identification number is dis- Coding 04097 WSC XXXXX played ⇒ page 01-19, code number of control unit and code number of workshop (for current version of control units ⇒ Parts List).
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- Once again interrogate fault memory. Lock/Unlock switch unlock lock not operated implausible Power window Hall signal driver side rotates - Operates only if the ignition switched on stationary Is not fitted to Octavia ------------ 01-34 ------------ Edition 05.00 S00.5118.57.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group 002 for models ä 09.97 (convenience system of generation 1) Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault block display Power window central switch (E189) open - Visual inspection of wiring. Switch driver side closed - Inspect the relevant plug connections for correct...
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PANIC - Once again interrogate fault memory Interior motion sensor (only for control unit with remote control and alarm function ⇒ page 01-19.2) not fitted Not fitted to Octavia (HDF = tailgate/boot lid remote release). Edition 06.01 ------------ 01-37 ------------ S00.5118.60.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 012 for vehicles ä 09.97 (1st generation convenience system) Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault zone display Check BUS BUS o.k. - Visual inspection of wiring BUS n. o.k. - Inspect plug connections of relevant circuit for correct and tight installation and at the same time check the display.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 014 for vehicles ä 09.97 (1st generation convenience system) Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault zone display Key number 1..4 When a programmed remote control key is operated, this readout indicates the position on which the key is programmed.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Test table for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display group number 001 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Child safety catch - Visual inspection of cable running...
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Mirror selection switch left - Erase fault memory. right - Perform function test. - Interrogate fault memory again. Mirror adjustment switch not fitted Not fitted on Octavia. ------------ 01-40.2 ------------ Edition 12.98 S00.5118.55.20...
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Not fitted - Perform function test. Implausible - Interrogate fault memory again. Mirror latch switch PS Not fitted Not fitted on Octavia. Display group number 006 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 007 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Window lifter switch RR (E54) Man. Open - Visual inspection of cable running Man. Closed - Check plug connections of the relevant circuits for deactivated correct connection and also check display.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 009 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Regulator for switch and instrument 0…100% - Visual inspection of cable running lighting (E20) (in 16 steps) - Check plug connections of the relevant circuits for correct connection and also check display.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 011 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Bonnet and radio contact switch activated - Visual inspection of cable running deactivated - Check plug connections of the relevant circuits for not fitted correct connection and also check display.
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- interrogate fault memory again CL temperature protection DS, PS, 1 1 1 1 1 - interrogate fault memory again RL, RR, tailgate - visual inspection of cable running Not fitted on Octavia 0= disconnection 1= active ------------ ------------ Edition 12.98...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 015 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation convenience system) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Last alarm source Display The last 4 DWA set-off ranges are displayed! 1…65535 Penultimate alarm source e.g. ‘64’ = engine bonnet contact switch (possible...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Test table for models 08.98 ä (2.5 generation convenience system) Display group 001 for models 08.98 ä ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Page 01-40.1 (2 generation convenience system) Display group 002 for models 08.98 ä ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Page 01-40.1 (2 generation convenience system) Display group 003 for models 08.98 ä...
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- If the display content does not change during activa- Rear latch Open tion, the fault must be eliminated or the relevant Closed component replaced. Not fitted - Perform function test. Not fitted on Octavia ------------ 01-40.10 ------------ Edition 12.98 S00.5118.55.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Test table for models 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Display group number 001, models 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault field display Power window central switch (E189) autom. open...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 003 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Mirror adjustment switch not activated - Visual inspection of the cable guide. pos. X+ - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the pos./X-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis of generation ä field of generation ä field Edition 06.01 ------------ 01-40.13 ------------ S00.5118.60.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 007, models 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Display Readout in field display Display group number 008, models 05.01 ä (convenience system of generation 3) Display Readout in field display ------------ 01-40.14 ------------ Edition 06.01...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis of generation ä field of generation ä field Edition 06.01 ------------ 0 ------------ S00.5118.60.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 01 models ä system of generation Display field display ⇒ Display group number models system of generation ä Display field display ------------ ------------ Edition 06.01 S00.5118.60.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis of generation ä Designation field of generation ä Designation field ⇒ ⇒ Edition 06.01 ------------ 0 ------------ S00.5118.60.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 015 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Remote control key buttons Interior monitor sensor not fitted IRUE deactivation not fitted Not activated Activated Display group number 016 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system)
OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Adaptation For models 07.98 ä and 2 generation convenience system) Channel number Page 1) 2) 00 - Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, delete key 01-41 1) 2) 01 - Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, update key...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ♦ All ignition keys present. If no old ignition key is present, refer to Procedure in the event of loss of key. ⇒ Electrical System; Self-Diagnosis; Adapta- tion of ignition keys, Repair Group 96. ♦ Key fob with concealed number is present.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Channel 1 Adaptation K Readout in display: → - ↑ - ↓ - What is displayed in the top line is how many keys are to be learned (standard = 1). Select the number of keys with the ↑ and ↓ keys. Max.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Perform functional test for (all) radio keys. Auto lock/unlock: Vehicle is locked and un- locked when a speed of 15 km/h is reached Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys -1- and -0-.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Channel 4 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Interior monitoring Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display: Channel 4 Adaptation Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display: Channel 4 Adaptation → Changed value stored →...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Deactivation and activation of alarm when opening K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Select function XX Press keys 1 and 0. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems 10 - Adaptation Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Channel 7 Adaptation K Readout in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with the key Q. Channel 7 Adaptation K Readout in display: → Changed value is stored Press → key. Test of vehicle systems HELP K Readout in display.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ä Page 00 - Adaption of ignition keys with radio remote control, cancelling keys 01-44.5 01 - Adaption of ignition keys with radio remote control, learning keys 01-44.5 03 - Auto Lock/Unlock: vehicle is locked and unlocked once a speed of 15 km/h is reached 01-44.7...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Note: If new or additional ignition keys are required they must be adapted to the control electronics of the immobilizer. Adaptation with vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 Notes: ♦ Only on control units with radio remote con- trol ⇒ page 01-19.2 ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Confirm entry with key Q. Adaptation K Read-out in display: Enter channel number XX Press keys 0 and 0 (with channel number 00 all keys are deleted). Confirm entry with key Q. Adaptation K Read-out in display: Delete learning values? Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Enter address word XX Switch off ignition. On each radio key to be updated activate a key once (in the above example on 3 keys). Note: ♦ All 3 keys (see example) can be updated in adaptation operation.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis → Channel 3 Adaptation K Read-out in display: - ↑ - ↓ - Auto lock/unlock Select adaptation value with keys ‘↑’ and ‘↓’. Channel 3 Adaptation K Read-out in display: - ↑ - ↓ - Auto lock/unlock Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Activating and deactivating double locking function - activating and deactivating inte- rior monitoring Press keys 1 and 0. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems 10 - Adaptation Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display:...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Channel 6 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display: Channel 6 Adaptation → Changed value stored → press key. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Deactivation and activation of indicator lights when opening Press keys 1 and 0. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems 10 - Adaptation K Read-out in display: Adaptation Enter channel number XX Press keys 0 and 8.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Confirm entry with key Q. Channel 9 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q. Channel 9 Adaptation K Read-out in display: → Changed value stored → press key. Test of vehicle systems...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Self-diagnosis for central locking Description of system Components fitted in the doors: ♦ Electric central locking with SAFE function Components in remainder of car ♦ Switch-off time delay for interior light. ♦ Monitoring and switch-off of interior lights and luggage compartment lights.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis To commence fault finding, initiate self-diagno- sis and interrogate the information stored using the fault reader V.A.G 1552 or V.A.G 1551. Notes: The description which follows relates only to the vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 using pro- gramme card version 6.0.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Switch on ignition. Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys -3- and -5- central locking. Test of vehicle systems K Read-out in display: 35 central locking Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis → Press key. Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Enter address word XX Note: After communication entry ignition may be dis- connected. List of available functions Page 01 - Interrogating control unit version 01-48 02 - Interrogating fault memory...
OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX ♦ 1J0 962 258= Part No. of the control unit ♦ central locking = system description ♦ V34 = program status number ♦ Code 04097 = code variant ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis ä 1C0 962 258J 06 0002 Control unit without remote control and alarm Saloon 1C0 962 258G 0J 0002 Control unit with receiver for remote control; without alarm function Saloon 1C0 962 258N 0J 0002 Control unit with receiver for remote control; without alarm function...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Part no. of control unit Program Control unit function number 1C0 962 258 N 0Y 0002 Control unit with receiver for radio remote control and with alarm 1)3) function (with interior monitoring) Estate 1C0 962 258 N 0Z...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Part no. of control Code Vehicle Control unit function unit number model and of equip- steering ment 1C0 962 258 AB Limousine/L Control unit with remote control, with alarm function, dash panel insert without CAN databus cable Limousine/R...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Interrogating fault memory Connect fault reader V.A.G 1552 and select control unit for central locking ⇒ page 01-46. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Select function XX Press keys -0- and -2-. K Read-out in display:...
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OCTAVIA ä Notes: ♦ All the possible faults which can be detected by the ♦ Inspect all the plug connections at the relay plate to central locking control unit (J110) and displayed on ensure they are tight. V.A.G 1552, are listed below according to the 5-digit ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00930 Locking unit for CL rear left -F222- implausible signal ♦ Locking unit faulty (F222) - Replace locking unit ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections - Test wiring and plug connections according to current flow diagram ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying faults 00949 Central locking motor, tailgate ♦ Motor (V 53) faulty - Replace motor for tailgate CL -V 53-, Lock undefined switch status ♦ Faulty wiring or plug connections...
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- Replace sensor ♦ Sensor -G273 not fitted - Check installation ♦ Cables or plug connections - Check wiring and plug connections according to defective the current flow diagram It is not fitted on OCTAVIA vehicles. Edition 09.03 ------------ 01-53 ------------ S00.5118.65.20...
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- Read measured value block, display group number 004 ⇒ page 01-60 - Read measured value block, display group number 006 ⇒ page 01-61 on the OCTAVIA only the signal for closing the sliding roof is used ------------ ------------ Edition 07.97...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 10.97 ä (2nd generation of central locking) Read out on display of Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault V.A.G 1552 01038 Central locking, thermo fuse ♦ Cables or plug connections - Reading measured value block, display group 005 defective ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis For models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display on V.A.G 1552 Possible fault cause Fault elimination 01179 wrong key programming - reprogram key ⇒ page 01-64, adaptation - read measured value block, display group number 009 ⇒ page 01-63.5...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Fault table for vehicles 08.98 ä (2.5 generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault of V.A.G 1552 65535 If after repair No fault detected is displayed, the self-diagnosis is completed.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 08.98 ä (2.5 generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault of V.A.G 1552 00929 Locking unit for CL front passen- ger side -F221 ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 08.98 ä (2.5 generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault of V.A.G 1552 00946 Interior light -W Short circuit to positive ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 08.98 ä (2 ½ generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault of V.A.G 1552 00954 Relay terminal 50 Short circuit to positive ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 08.98 ä (2 ½ generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault of V.A.G 1552 01033 Key button for CL front passenger...
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- Reading measured value block, display group 006 ⇒ page 01-63.6 or 008 ⇒ page 01-63.11 ♦ Rear lid switch defective - Check or replace rear lid switch Not fitted on Octavia ------------ 01-54.12 ------------ Edition 09.03 S00.5118.65.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Valid for vehicles 08.98 ä (2.5 generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Read out on display Rectifying fault Possible cause of fault of V.A.G 1552 01389 Rear lid switch: Open -F124 Short circuit to signal ♦...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Function unknown or cannot K Readout in display: → be carried at the moment Press → key. Test of vehicle systems HELP K Readout in display: Select function XX End output ⇒ page 01-56. Erasing fault memory Requirements:...
04096 Overall door opening 04097 Table of codes for 3rd generation of central locking Code number Basic code number 00002 (for all equipment) Octavia Central locking 00016 without power-window lifter Central locking and 00064 2 power-window lifters Central locking and...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 1J0 962 258 Central locking V 34 → K The control unit identification, the coding and the Coding 04097 WSC 12345 workshop code are shown on the display, e.g.: If the indicated display content appears, the cod- ing was successful.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Select the desired display group number ⇒ page 01-59, 01-63.1, 01-63.6 or 01-63.8 and confirm entry with key Q. Reading measured value block 1 → K Read-out on display: The breakdown of the display contents in the individual display fields can be found in the test table.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Test ä 09.97 generation Note: Proceed as follows in order to switch into another display group: ↑ ↓ 001 for ä 09.97 generation ä 09.97 generation Edition 11.97 ------------ ------------ S00.5118.53.20...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 003 Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault zone display Rear right door feedback lock - Visual inspection of wiring unlock - Inspect lock mechanism - Inspect that plug connections of relevant circuit are correct and tightly fitted and at the same time check the display.
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- Erase fault memory not fitted - Carry out operational check - Once again interrogate fault memory is not fitted to OCTAVIA Display group number 006 Display Designation Readout in Rectifying fault...
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Sliding/tilting roof locked - Erase fault memory. - Perform a functional check. All windows unlocked for alarm system, only on control unit 1J0 962 258A is not fitted on OCTAVIA Display group number 008 Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination...
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Locked - Interrogate fault memory again. Unlocked Acknowledgement - Driver’s door, Safe SAFE function activated Not safe Not fitted on Octavia Display group number 002 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display Display con- Denomination Fault elimination field tent Driver’s door key switch...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 003 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Acknowledgement door RL Locked - Visual inspection of cable running Unlocked - Check mechanical lock elements - Check plug connections of the relevant circuits for correct connection and also check display.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 005 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Temperature disconnection CL - Visual inspection of cable running - Check plug connections of the relevant circuits for correct connection and also check display.
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Close all windows and sliding roof Open all windows Deactivated Control unit with receiver for remote control and alarm functions ⇒ page 01-48 Not fitted on Octavia Display group number 008 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Display group number 009 for models 10.97 ä (2 generation central locking) Display Denomination Display con- Fault elimination field tent Fixed code known If NOK: - key code outside capture range. Learn radio remote control via function 10 (adaptation) again ⇒ page...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Test table for models 08.98 ä (2.5 generation central locking) Display group 001 for models 08.98 ä ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Page 01-63.1 (2 generation central locking) Display group 002 for models 08.98 ä ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Page 01-63.1 (2 generation central locking) Display group 003 for models 08.98 ä...
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If the display content is Tailgate open changed during the test, rectify fault or replace - Detent closed the relevant component. not fitted - Perform function test. - Erase fault memory. It is not fitted on Octavia ------------ 01-63.7 ------------ Edition 09.03 S00.5118.65.20...
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Test table for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display group number 001 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Central switch for window lifter autom. opening - Visual inspection of the cable guide.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 003 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Mirror adjustment switch not activated - Visual inspection of the cable guide. pos. X+ - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the pos./X-...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 005 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Switch for window lifter RL (E52) autom. opening - Visual inspection of the cable guide. autom. closing - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the man.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 007 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Key button - driver door lock - Visual inspection of the cable guide. unlock - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 009 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field CL acknowledgement DD lock - Visual inspection of the cable guide. unlock - Check the correct fitting and tightness of the...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 011 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Immobilizer key detection - Visual inspection of the cable guide. - Check immobilizer ⇒ Electrical System; Repair not fitted Group 96.
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- Erase fault memory. - Perform function test. - Interrogate fault memory again. Illumination of switch 0...100% Not fitted on Octavia Display group number 014 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Display group number 015 for vehicles 05.01 ä (3rd generation of convenience system) Display Denomination Display contents Fault elimination field Remote control key buttons Interior monitor sensor not fitted IRUE deactivation not fitted Not activated Activated Only on control unit with receiver for remote control and alarm function ⇒ page 01-48.1.
OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Adaptation For models 07.98 ä and 2 generation central locking sys- tem) Channel number Page 00- Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, delete key 1) 2) 01-64 01 - Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, update key...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Requirements: All ignition keys must be present. If no old key is available see ‘Procedure for key loss’. Electrical system; self-diagnosis; Adaptation of ignition keys, Rep. Gr. 96. Key holder with covered PIN is present, if not see ‘Detecting the PIN’...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Press keys 0 and 1 (with channel number 01 all keys are updated). Channel 1 Adaptation → K Read-out in display: The top line displays how many keys must be updated (Standard = 1). Select key number with keys ‘...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Select function 02 ‘interrogate fault memory’. If no fault is stored, the key adaptation was successful. Perform functional test for (all) radio keys. Auto lock/unlock: Vehicle is locked and un- locked when a speed of 15 km/h is reached...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Press keys 0 and 4. → Channel 4 Adaptation K Read-out in display: - ↑ - ↓ - Interior monitoring Select adaptation value with keys ‘↑’ and ‘↓’. Channel 4 Adaptation K Read-out in display: - ↑ - ↓ - Interior monitoring Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Deactivation and activation of alarm when closing Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys 1 and 0. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems 10 - Adaptation Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Channel 7 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display: Channel 7 Adaptation → Changed value stored → press key. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Adaptation for vehicles 08.98 ä (2.5 generation of central locking), 05.01 ä (3rd generation of central locking) Channel number Page number 00 - Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, erase initialised key 01-64 01 - Adaptation of ignition keys with radio remote control, initialise new key 01-64 03 - Auto-Lock/Unlock: The vehicle is locked when a speed of more than 15 km/h is reached.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis → press key. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Select function XX Auto lock/unlock: Vehicle is locked and un- locked when ignition key is removed from ignition Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys 1 and 0.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Channel 5 Adaptation K Read-out in display: → Interior monitoring Select adaptation value with keys ‘ ’ and ‘ ’. Channel 5 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Interior monitoring Confirm entry with key Q. Channel 5 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Deactivation and activation of alarm when closing Test of vehicle systems HELP K Read-out in display: Select function XX Press keys 1 and 0. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems 10 - Adaptation Confirm entry with key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Channel 8 Adaptation K Read-out in display: Store changed value? Confirm entry with key Q. K Read-out in display: Channel 8 Adaptation → Changed value stored → press key. K Read-out in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP...
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Setting alarm horn: Programming alarm be- haviour in compliance with country regula- tions Press keys 1 and 0. Test of vehicle systems K Read-out in display: 10 - Adaptation Confirm entry with key Q. Adaptation K Read-out in display: Enter channel number XX Press keys 1 and 0.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Self-diagnosis of electrically operated seats with memory System description System consists of: ♦ Seat control unit ♦ Convenience system central control unit ♦ Driver door control unit ♦ Passenger door control unit ♦ Switch unit in driver seat ♦...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Once initialising of the seat has been performed, it is not necessary to repeat initialising after dis- connecting the seat and re-connecting it to the voltage supply. Initialising can be switched off once the backrest has been moved up to the front stop and the switch is operated for a further 5 seconds or so.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Switch on ignition Readout on display: Vehicle system test HELP ⊳ Select function XX Enter address word 36. Readout on display: Vehicle system test ⊳ 36 - Seat adjustment - Front passenger Valid for driver seat Confi rm entry with key Q.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis List of available functions Page Interrogating control unit version ⇒ 01-80 Interrogating fault memory ⇒ 01-81 Erasing fault memory ⇒ 01-82 Ending output ⇒ 01-82 Reading measured value block ⇒ 01-88 Interrogating control unit version Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word 36 ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Interrogating fault memory Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word 36 ⇒ page 01-78. K Readout in display: Test of vehicle systems HELP Select function XX Select function 02. Test of vehicle systems K Readout in display: 02 - Interrogate fault memory Confirm entry with the key Q.
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select address word 36 ⇒ page 01-78. have memory has interrogated ⇒ page 01-81. vehicle systems unction 05. entry with the → memory was erased → vehicle systems nd output ⇒ page 01-82.
OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Fault table you require in the fault table on the basis of Notes: the fault code. All the possible faults which can be re- cognised by the control unit and displayed If components are displayed as faulty, first by the vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552, are...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Readout on V.A.G 1552 Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault 00995 Short circuit to Cables or plug connections faulty - Test wiring, plug connections and Sender rear height positive fuses according to CFD adj. driver seat ⇒ Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis of fault 01005 Short circuit to Loose or faulty cables or plug - Test wiring, plug connections and Driver s. rear earth connections fuses according to CFD height adj. down ⇒ Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical pushbutton -E211- Fault Finding and Fitting Locations...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis 01331 No communication Fault in communication line between - Test cables between ECU according Door control unit to CFD driver side -J386- ⇒ Current Flow Diagrams, Fault Finding and Fitting Locations Driver door control unit faulty - Replace control unit...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Reading ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ → Note: After ending the function Read measured value block, interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 01-81. est t Note: Proceed as specified in the table below for switching to another display group: to display V.A.G 1552...
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OCTAVIA Self-Diagnosis Designation Rectifying fault Memory button 1 0 (not operated) 1 (operated) Memory button 2 0 (not operated) 1 (operated) - Inspect cables and relevant plug connections for correct installation and tightness and at the Memory button 3 0 (not operated) same time check the display.
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OCTAVIA Self-diagnosis Indicator Group 005 Indicator Designation Readout on the dis- Removing the fault field play On-board voltage, terminal 30 xx,x V - The on-board voltage must be in the range 10.5 - 16 volts Inputs: - Check the cables and appropriate plug connec-...
OCTAVIA Front Body Front body Assembly overview of lock carrier with attached parts 1 - Bumper strip 2 - Bumper 3 - Lock carrier ♦ Must be installed free of stress 4 - 15 Nm 5 - Screw 6 - 8 Nm...
OCTAVIA Front Body Replacing lock carrier Note: The coolant circuit of the engine and the refrig- erant circuit do not need to be separated pro- vided the radiator and condenser are attached to the engine in a suitable manner. Removing Remove bumper ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Front Body Removing and installing front wing 1 - 6 Nm Unscrew the fixing screws -5- of the lock carrier on the relevant side. 2 - 6 Nm Unscrew the top fixing screws -1-. Unscrew the remaining top fixing...
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OCTAVIA Front Body 6 - Noise insulation ♦ only for ATD, ARZ, AUM, ARX, AUQ engines ♦ Pay attention to fitting position ♦ Pay attention to dimension a = 450 mm ------------ ------------ Edition 03.03 S00.5118.64.20...
OCTAVIA Bonnet/Boot lid/Tailgate Bonnet Survey of components of bonnet 1 - Radiator grill ♦ Removing: Unscrew screws -6- and -9- and re- move radiator grill. Disassemble radiator grill in individual parts -2-, -3- and -4- ⇒ page 55-1.1 ♦ The installation is carried out in re- verse order ♦...
OCTAVIA Bonnet Disassembling and assembling ra- diator grill Removing: l Radiator grill removed from vehicle Release the bottom catch pegs of the trim strip with screwdriver in direction of -arrow A-. Release the top catch pegs of the trim strip with screwdriver in direction of -arrow B-.
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OCTAVIA Bonnet/Boot Lid/Tailgate Summary of components of bonnet lock control 1 - Cable ♦ Removing: Remove control lever -5- (on left side of driver footwell) and lock -7- and re- lease cable. On cable nipple (control lever), fasten string or similar material of approx.
OCTAVIA Bonnet/Boot Lid/Tailgate Tailgate Removing tailgate Remove trim panel of tailgate ⇒ page 70-11. Separate electrical plug connections and pull cable out of tailgate. Remove pressurized gas struts ⇒ page 55-3. Unscrew the bolts -1- attaching the hinges -2- and take off tailgate.
OCTAVIA Bonnet / Boot Lid / Tailgate Releasing gas from gas strut Clamp the gas strut in a vice in the area x = 50 mm. Important! The gas strut must be clamped in the vice only in this area otherwise risk of accident!
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OCTAVIA Bonnet/Boot Lid/Tailgate Summary of components of tailgate lock 1 - Pull rod 2 - Tailgate lock ♦ Removing: Remove trim panel of tailgate ⇒ 70-11. Unclip pull rod -1- Separate relevant plug connections. Unscrew bolts -7- Press tailgate lock to the inside and take out ♦...
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OCTAVIA Bonnet/Boot Lid/Tailgate Summary of tailgate lock control 1 - Screw 2 - Sleeve 3 - 10 Nm 4 - Pull rod 5 - Lock insert 6 - Grab strip ♦ Removing: Remove trim panel of tailgate ⇒ 70-11. Take out sleeve -2- Unscrew bolts -1- Take off strip.
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OCTAVIA Bonnet / Boot Lid / Tailgate Fuel filler flap Summary of parts of filler flap unit 1 - Fuel filler flap unit ♦ consists of cap, fuel filler flap bowl and rubber seal ♦ removing: remove positioning element -6-...
OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Front Door List of front door components 1 - Exterior mirror 2 - Door ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 57-2. ♦ Setting ⇒ page 57-3. 3 - Catch bolt ♦ 40 Nm. 4 - Guide piece ♦...
OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Removing and installing front door Removing Bottom trim panel of pillar A ⇒ page 70-7. Disconnect multipin plug connection -1- at pillar A. For vehicles ® 12.99 Remove cap and unscrew grub screw -1- from upper hinge.
OCTAVIA Front Doors / Door Components / Central locking Adjusting door The door hinge has to be slackened at the pillar and at the door in order to correctly align the door. Other measures such as aligning the doors upward, are of no effect. The door drops down again when pressure is subsequently applied.
OCTAVIA Front Doors / Door Components / Central locking Removing and installing window lifter Remove door trim panel ⇒ page 70-4. Detach insulation sheeting ⇒ page 70-6. Open or close window sufficiently until the clamping jaws are positioned in the assembly openings -arrows-.
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OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Internal Parts/Central Locking Removing and installing power window motor Note: The front and rear power windows are of identi- cal design. Remove door trim panel ⇒ page 70-4.1. Detach insulation sheeting ⇒ page 70-6. Remove power window ⇒ page 57-4 and 58-4, respectively.
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OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Internal Parts/Central Locking door handle 1 - Door handle ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 57-6. 2 - Lock ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 57-7. 3 - Base 5 - Cap ♦ Moves the clamping ring -4-.
OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Removing and installing outer door handle Special tools, testers and aids required: ♦ Square wrench or TORX 20 ♦ Assembly tool T10118 Removing Remove trims -1-. Unscrew locking screw -3-. Pull outer door handle -4- up to the stop in direction of actuation -arrow A- and hold in this position.
OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Door lock - assembly overview 1 - Cable for internal mechanism ♦ Attached into internal mechanism 2 - Locking rod 3 - Locking button ♦ Screwed on 4 - Inner part of door handle ♦ Removing and installing ⇒...
OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Unhook retaining clip -4- of control cable -3-, pull door lock with tension rod -5- and con- trol cable -3- through the assembly opening from the door. Installing The installation is carried out in reverse order.
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OCTAVIA Front Doors/Door Components/Central Locking Front door seals - Summary of components 1 - Top door seal ♦ Adhesive 2 - Door window ♦ Removing ⇒ page 57-3. 3 - Outside window shaft seal ♦ Fit onto fl ange 4 - Door ♦...
OCTAVIA Rear Doors/Door Components Rear Door List of rear door components 1 - Rear door ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 58-2. ♦ Setting ⇒ page 58-2. 2 - Guide piece ♦ Fit onto lever strip of window lifter -5-.
♦ When replacing the doors after the paintwork, screws -1- and -2- must be tightened to the specified torque. ♦ The process for the rear door is identical for the Octavia Estate. 1 - 32 Nm 2 - 22 Nm Door adjustment ♦...
OCTAVIA Rear Door / Door Components Removing door window Remove door trim panel ⇒ page 70-5. Detach insulation sheeting ⇒ page 70-6. Pull inner window slot seal off the flange. Lower door window. Take out screws -1- and -2- for window guide -3- and pull window guide off the triangular window -arrow-.
OCTAVIA Rear Door / Door Components Removing window lifter Removing Remove door trim panel ⇒ page 70-5. Detach insulation sheeting ⇒ page 70-6. Close or open door window sufficiently until the clamping jaws are positioned in the assembly openings -arrows-.
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OCTAVIA Rear Doors/Door Internal Parts Summary of components of door handle 1 - Door handle ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 58-6. 2 - Cover 3 - Base 4 - Cap 5 - Screw ♦ Moves the clamping ring -6-.
OCTAVIA Rear Doors/Door Components Removing and installing outer door handle Special tools, testers and aids required: ♦ Square wrench or TORX 20 ♦ Assembly tool T10118 Removing Pull outer door handle -3- up to the stop in direction of actuation -arrow A- and hold.
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OCTAVIA Rear Door / Door Components Summary of door lock parts 1 - Locking knob ♦ screwed on 2 - Locking rod 3 - Linkage clip 4 - Cable for interior mechanism ♦ attached to interior mechanism 5 - Locking rod 6 - Door lock ♦...
OCTAVIA Rear Door / Door Components Removing and installing door lock Removing Door window should be closed. Remove door handle ⇒ page 58-6. Remove door trim panel ⇒ page 70-5. Detach insulating sheeting ⇒ page 70-6. Push through expanding pin -1- of the fulcrum lever, take fulcrum lever -2- off the door and detach locking rod.
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OCTAVIA Rear Doors/Door Components Rear Door - Summary of compo- nents 1 - Top door seal ♦ Adhesive 2 - Inside door seal ♦ The joining must have a distance -A- of approx. 300 mm ± 100 mm from door bottom.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Rockwell sliding/tilting roof with glass panel Assembly overview of sliding/tilting roof with glass panel 1 - Glass panel for sliding/tilting roof (sin- 2 - Glass panel weatherseal gle safety glass) ♦ Aligning glass panel weatherseal ♦ Removing glass panel for sliding/tilt- ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Sliding/tilting roof 4 - Sun screen ♦ Front guides ♦ Removing and installing sun screen ♦ If necessary grease the guide ducts ⇒ page 60-7 and 60-8 with special grease G 052 778 only as otherwise the functions cannot be 5 - Assembly unit guaranteed.
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof 8 - Draught deflector 12 - Electric drive ♦ Open glass panel to the rear and un- ♦ Testing electric drive (0 position) screw draught deflector ⇒ page 60-6 9 - Bush for draught deflector 13 - Catch hook spring ♦...
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Installing glass panel for sliding/tilt- ing roof The glass panel should be installed in 0 posi- tion (glass panel closed). Check parallel running and adjust if neces- sary ⇒ page 60-6. Insert glass panel for sliding/tilting roof from above and insert the securing screws -1-.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof K Adjustment of glass panel at front: A = 1 mm lower than roof panel -2- -1- = Glass panel Arrow = Direction of travel K Adjustment of glass panel at rear: b = 1 mm higher than roof panel -2-...
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Testing electric drive (0 position) If the electric drive is replaced, it has to be in- stalled in the 0 position (glass panel for sliding/ tilting roof closed). Plug together the connector of electric drive/ sliding/tilting roof wiring harness.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Adjusting Disconnect earth strap of battery. Release cover -1- for electric drive in direc- tion of arrow. Remove electric drive. K Catch hooks (with roller) -1- should be engaged in the guide rails. Push rear guides with pins -2- only from front to rear between the notches -arrows-.
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Installing sun protection Insert sun protection into the roof opening. Insert runner of the sun protection (runners locked in place in sun protection) into the guide channels. Insert runner -1- on the other side into the guide channels and fit on the side stops -2-.
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Cleaning water drain hoses Front water drain hoses: The front water drain hoses -1- run in the A pil- lars and end between door and A pillar. They are cleaned from the opening in the sliding/tilt- ing roof.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Rear water drain hoses (Octavia Estate) The rear water drain hoses -1- run in the D pil- lars and end at the side behind the bumper cover. They are cleaned from the bottom end of the hose. The hoses can remain installed for cleaning.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof sliding/tilting roof of sliding/tilting roof for sliding/tilting roof ♦ Removing and installing sun ♦ Removing glass panel for sliding/tilt- ⇒ page ing roof ⇒ page Top trim glass panel for sliding/tilting ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page ♦...
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof 7 - End piece 11 - Spring ♦ Use AKL 450 005 05 for bonding 12 - Electric drive 8 - Screw ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 60-17 9 - Assembly unit ♦ Inspecting electric drive (zero position) ♦...
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof tilting roof Push sun screen back. Tilt sliding/tilting roof. Unclip bottom trim -1- in rear area -arrow-, push forward and take it off the roof surround. Unclip front trim at top -2- and in the middle and release at the rear.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Note: Tighten securing screws after adjusting height of panel (4.5 Nm). ing roof Edition 10.99 ------------ ------------ S00.5118.56.20...
OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof K Aligning panel at rear: b = 0...1 mm higher than roof Arrow = direction of travel Tighten screws of glass panel fully (4.5 Nm). Always align left and right sides of glass panel symmetrically. Note: The height alignment is checked by opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof.
OCTAVIA Sliding/tilting roof Removing and installing sun screen Removing Remove glass panel for sliding/tilting roof ⇒ page 60-14. For easier mounting slide sun screen slightly backwards. Lever off front and rear slide with a screw- driver and remove sun screen -1- from the top.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof Setting electric drive (setting 0 position) It is necessary to set the zero position if the drive was removed when it was not in the zero position, or if the sliding/tilting roof has been closed or opened using the emergency manual operation.
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OCTAVIA Sliding/Tilting Roof ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Note: A second person is required for removal and installation. Edition 10.99 ------------ ------------ S00.5118.56.20...
OCTAVIA Sliding/tilting roof Installing Insert assembly unit -1- into the roof. Align assembly unit -1- and screw into the roof frame. Check and if necessary ensure proper rout- ing of cables and plug connections of all elec- trical components at the roof.
OCTAVIA Bumpers The front bumper Summary of components of bumpers ä 12.01 1 - Lock carrier 5 - 8 mm ♦ After removal the bumper strip -9- be- 2 - Screw comes accessible. ♦ Fixed onto the wheelhouse hull 6 - Bumper 3 - Cross-member ♦...
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OCTAVIA Bumpers Unclamp the plug connections if nec- 10 - Bumper strip essary ♦ Press into the bumper clips. Pull out the washing jets of the head- ♦ Does not have to be removed to re- light washing system (only for vehicles move the bumper.
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OCTAVIA Bumpers Bonded ä 12.01 The bumpers at the front are bonded with the self-adhesive support on the lower frame of the vehicle radiator. The self-adhesive support is replaced by a holder on vehicles 01.02 ä ⇒ Page 63-2.3 Po- sition 16.
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OCTAVIA Bumpers ä ♦ Removal: Remove the bumper -6- ♦ Fixed onto the wheelhouse hull Unscrew the nuts -12- Remove the screws -14- ♦ Installation takes place in reverse or- 8 mm ♦ After removal the bumper strip -9- becomes accessible...
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OCTAVIA Bumpers 6 Bumper ♦ Removal: ♦ Only for vehicles with a multi-func- Open the flap at the front tional indicator Remove the screws -2- Remove the bumper strip -9- Remove the screws -5- on both sides Remove the ventilation grille -11-...
OCTAVIA Bumpers Rear bumper Summary of components of rear bumper 1 - Deformation element 2 - Nut, 20 Nm ♦ On models with towing device, re- placed by frame of towing device 3 - Bumper strip beneath tail light ♦ Removing:...
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OCTAVIA Bumpers 6 - Bumper Note: ♦ Removing: Before taking off the bumper, it is necessary to Open tailgate. separate the plug connections of the park sen- Pull off cover strip -5-. sors (if fitted). Unscrew bolts -4-, push cover strip ♦...
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OCTAVIA Bumpers 8 - Bumper strip 10 - 8 Nm ♦ Press into bumper clips -6-. ♦ Accessible from luggage compart- ment. 9 - Screw ♦ Pull off luggage compartment trim slightly to remove. Edition 10.00 ------------ 63-4.1 ------------ ------------ ------------ S00.5118.58.20...
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OCTAVIA Bumpers Summary of components of rear bumper (Octavia Estate) 1 - Bolt, 1 Nm 6 - Rear moulding ♦ Accessible from luggage compartment ♦ Removing: ♦ Open luggage compartment trim panel Open tailgate. for unscrewing. Open side trim panel of luggage com- partment and remove bolts -1- and -10-.
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OCTAVIA Bumpers Note: 10 8 Nm from Before taking off the bumper ♦ ment. of the park 11 Plastic nut Rear spoiler 12 Cross member ♦ Press into bumper clips -6-. ♦ On m with in bumper. ä ♦ 8 Bolt ♦...
OCTAVIA Windows Bonded windows Removing and installing bonded windows Notes: For safety reasons, re-using the cut-out wind- screen is not permissible. The windscreen must always be replaced with a new original part. The cut-out rear and side windows can be re-used after a thorough inspection.
OCTAVIA Windows Removing and installing wind- screen Warning! Wear protective gloves and goggles when cutting hardened PUR glue and when handling cutting cord. Removing undamaged windscreen Remove water collection strips -3-. Unscrew wiper arms -2- Mu = 20 Nm Remove the cooling water tank cover -1- ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Windows Offset spooler V.A.G 1654 A and continue ⊳ with cutting. Offset spooler V.A.G 1654 A and position ⊳ guide pulley V.A.G 1474/1 on the inside of the window. Note: Cut through glue sealing material as long as the cutting wire is guided in the guide pulley V.A.G 1474/1.
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OCTAVIA Windows Offset spooler V.A.G 1654 A and position ⊳ guide pulley V.A.G 1474/1 on the inside of the window Note: Cut through glue sealing material as long as the cutting wire is guided in the guide pulley V.A.G 1474/1.
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OCTAVIA Windows Installing Prepare new window for fi tting ⇒ page 64-5. Prepare fl ange for fi tting ⇒ page 64-7. Mounting instructions ⇒ page 64-6. Waiting time ⇒ page 64-8. ------------ 64-3.3 ------------ Edition 10.04 S00.5118.66.20...
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OCTAVIA Windows ------------ 64-3.4 ------------ Edition 10.04 S00.5118.66.20...
OCTAVIA Windows Summary of components of side window (Octavia Combi) 1 - Side window 2 - Sealing lip (component part of the pre-layering) 3 - Decorative strip ♦ affi xed to the sealing lip -2- ♦ destroyed when removing without side window.
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OCTAVIA Windows Prepare new window for fitting Windscreen ä 05.98 New windscreens are supplied with the sealing section -PUR- 1 - Sealing section ♦ Wipe adhesive application surface with a dry, non-fluffy cloth 2 - Spacer plate ♦ of sealing section ♦...
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OCTAVIA Windows Rear window (Octavia Combi) ä 09.03 New windscreens are supplied with the sealing section PUR 1 - Rear window glued 2 - Applied bead ♦ Application of bead ⇒ page 64-7 ♦ Respect dimensions: a = 8 mm b = 12 mm 3 - Sealing profi...
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OCTAVIA Windows Side window (Octavia Combi) New windscreens are supplied with the sealing section PUR 1 - Decorative strip ♦ affi xed to the sealing lip -4- ♦ destroyed when removing without side window. 2 - Side window 3 - Sealing section ♦...
OCTAVIA Windows Affi x sticker onto the new wind- screen Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Degreased white spirit solution Note: The sticker with the safety instructions on the windscreen is replaced with a new original part, if the windscreen is replaced or the sticker is damaged.
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OCTAVIA Windows Prepare fl ange for fi tting Cut back hardened PUR with e.g. glass scraper SC - 170 or straightening knife SB - 531 to approx. 1 mm thickness. Apply a thin coat of activator to the cut back glue layer.
OCTAVIA Glazing Apply adhesive vertically to the sealing pro- file -1- all round the surface of the window. Notes: ♦ Apply adhesive at a temperature of 10 to 30 °C. ♦ Open all the windows of the vehicle before inserting the windshield into the frame.
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OCTAVIA Windows Eliminating paint damage The paint structure must be restored in ac- cordance with the instructions in the „Paint Repairs“ handbook and if necessary anti-cor- rosion measures must be carried out accord- ing to the applicable repair technology of the company Škoda.
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OCTAVIA Glazing Glue the self-adhesive label onto the mois- tened interior glass pane. Dimension -a- 125 mm. Dimension -b- 125 mm. Position -c-: The letters CTA must lie on the second heatable line counted from be- low. Position -d-: The number 4 must lie on the third heatable line counted from below.
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Trim panels Removing and installing cover of plenum chamber ä 05.98 1 - Expanding clip ♦ Two-part 2 - Cover panel ♦ Two part ♦ Removing: Unscrew windscreen wipers. Turn out top part of expanding clips -1- a few turns and pull out expanding clips.
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Protective strips Removing and installing side pro- tective strips 1 - Front door protective strip ♦ Self-adhesive 2 - Rear door protective strip ♦ Self-adhesive Removing Heat side protective strip with hot air fan (e.g. V.A.G 1416) for removing, and pull strip off the door.
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Wheelhouse liner Removing and installing front wheelhouse liner Removing Take off wheel, tightening torque = 110 Nm. Remove Torx screws -2-. Pull wheelhouse liner -1- out of wheelhouse. Note: Models with engine code ATD, ARZ, ARX, AUM, AUQ: When taking off wheelhouse liner, wheelhouse noise insulation -3- may drop out.
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Roof trim strip Removing and installing roof trim strip 1 - Roof trim strip 2 - Securing clip ♦ Replace if damaged Press securing clips together with pli- ers and take them off the T pins. 3 - T pin ♦...
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Rear-view mirrors Summary of components of rear- view mirrors 1 - Cover ♦ Pull of from door window through right angle. ♦ When removing or installing, discon- nect or connect the plug connection for the tweeter (if present).
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment 2 5 Nm compound required ♦ 4 stud screws (approx. 15 mm long, ground off at tip) ♦ Ø 6 mm drill ♦ Cutting wire with holder ♦ Adhesive sealing compound Terostat 9120 - white Part No. HHA 381 013 ♦...
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Notes: ♦ Leave adhesive sealing compound to harden for 2 hours; do not drive the vehicle during this time. ♦ Wait at least 24 hours after attaching the spoiler before having the car washed in a car washing plant.
OCTAVIA External fittings and accessories The self-adhesive foils Octavia RS - WRC Important comments concerning the gluing on of self-adhesive foils Note: This work sequence requires a second person to be present Required special tools, testing and measur- ing equipment as well auxiliary devices and material: ♦...
OCTAVIA External fittings and accessories Removing self-adhesive foils Heat the foil to be removed using the hot air pistol emitting air at a maximum tempera- ture of 100 ºC. Pull off the foil by pulling on it with a medium force at a sharp angle.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Assembly overview of side self-adhesive film Notes: 3 - Side shadow ♦ Pay attention to the important information on 4 - Fuel filler flap affixing self-adhesive film ⇒ page 66-11. ♦ Use a shampoo solution (98% water, 2% 5 - Shadow of rear side window shampoo) for affixing.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment 8 - Highlight of rear side window 12 - Inscription „Years of Motorsport“ 9 - Highlight of rear door 13 - Front bumper ♦ when removing application paper, ♦ painted section spray with shampoo solution 14 - Shadow of front bumper...
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Affixing side self-adhesive film Highlight of rear door Remove rear door handle ⇒ page 58-6. Remove fuel filler flap unit ⇒ page 55-6. Remove window seals of rear door ⇒ page 58-1. Affix aid marking (green in colour) -arrows- into the specified position: -b- = approx.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Cut the film -3- along the rear door (projec- tion at C pillar is approx. 4 mm). Shape projections of film to match C pillar. Affix shadows -10- into the middle of the film eye. Self-adhesive film at rear windows Affix side shadows -5- at a distance -b- (approx.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment „100“ inscription on front doors Affix inscription -11- to the top edge of the bead of the side rub strip and maintain the dimensions: Right door: -a- = approx. 265 mm Left door: -b- = approx. 56 mm „Years of Motorsport“...
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Assembly overview of roof and bonnet self-adhesive film Notes: 3 - Grey inscription „100 Years of Motor- sport“ ♦ Pay attention to important information on af- fixing self-adhesive film ⇒ page 66-11. 4 - Red inscription „100“...
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Affix the inner centre highlight into the mid- dle of the outer highlight matching the aid markings. Inscription „WWW.SKODA-AUTO.COM“ and side highlights Mark middle of edge of roof above wind- shield. Affix inscription -5- to middle of roof (-arrow A- identifies middle of inscription -5-).
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Inscription „Škoda Auto“ and side inscrip- tion „V100“ Mark middle of edge of roof above wind- screen. Affix inscription -9- to middle of roof (-arrow B- identifies middle of inscription -9-). At the same time align inscription -9- to edge of roof based on aid markings -arrows-.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Affixing self-adhesive film for front and rear bumper Affix a 12 mm wide aid strip -1- (e.g. made of textile) below the painted surfaces of the bumpers at front and rear. If necessary, mark the 12 mm distance from the painted sur- faces.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Rear door Affix film to the rear door. At the same time align top edge of the film to the perforated edge of the window, while maintaining the projection of 5 mm. Centre pillar Affix film -1- to the centre pillar.
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Rear spoiler (for Octavia Se- dan 4x4 models) Installation survey of complete rear spoiler 1 - Rear spoiler 2 - Dowel sleeve 3 - Adhesive compound Removing and installing complete rear spoiler Special tools, testers and aids required ♦...
Do not drive the vehicle in this time. ♦ Do not drive into the carwash within 24 hours of gluing on the spoiler. Rear spoiler (for vehicles Octavia Estate RS) Summary of the components - for the complete rear spoiler 1 - Glue sealing mass...
Do not drive the vehicle in this time. Do not drive into the carwash within 24 hours of gluing on the spoiler. Removing and installing additional brake light (for vehicles Octavia Es- tate RS) Special tools, testers and aids required Universal cleaning solution Part No. HHA 381 Silicone sealant Würth 892 310 91...
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Removing Cut off the upper edge of the additional brake light from the tailgate and carefully separate additional brake light from below. Remove additional brake light from spoiler. Unplug connector from additional brake light. Installing Clean the seating area for the spoiler and...
OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment Decorative sheets TAXI Stick on decorative sheets and re- move Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Degreased white spirit solution ♦ Technical petrol ♦ Shampoo solution (98 % water, 2 % sham- poo) ♦ Hot air blower...
4 - TAXI roof sign b = 7.3 mm 5 - Holder c = 88 mm ƒ " Valid for Octavia Combi ƒ " Measure from fi fth T-pin 6 - 9 Nm 7 - Holder for TAXI roof sign ------------ 66-28 ------------ Edition 05.05...
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OCTAVIA Exterior Equipment d = 11 mm Note: ƒ " Valid for Octavia Clean holes and carry out protection against ƒ " Measure from sixth T-pin corrosion. ƒ " Break off T-pin -9- according to the positioning of the holes Hole diameter for screws and cable is 6 mm.
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Warning! Do not damage surrounding layer. Scratches always remain visible. Note: Wear protective rubber gloves for this step. Note: The interior rear-view mirror can be fitted on after 15 minutes. ------------ ------------ Edition 02.01 S00.5118.59.20...
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Removing and installing the interi- or rear-view mirror with rain sensor Special tools, testers and aids required ƒ""Plastic wedge 3409 Removing Press apart pedestal halves -1- and -5- with plastic wedge 3409. Pull connector -3- out of pedestal and sepa- rate.
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment/Occupant Protection Apply primer D 009 200 02 to windshield. Maintain the air drying time: at least 10 min- utes up to max. 1 hour. Preparing mounting plate for bonding Remove any adhesive residues. Sand bonded surface wet with very fine sand- ing paper (800 - 1200 roughness).
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Stowage compartments, covers and trim panels Assembly overview of centre console 08.96 ä 1 - Cigarette lighter 2 - Mount for cigarette lighter 3 - Front ashtray 4 - Gearshift knob 5 - Cover for gearshift lever ♦...
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Summary of components of trim panel for handbrake lever 08.96 ä 1 - Trim panel for handbrake lever ♦ Removing: Raise handbrake lever. Pull cup -2- up and out of clip connec- tion. Pull rear ashtray -3- up and out.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Summary of components of centre console 08.98 ä 1 - Gearshift cup 2 - Gearshift damper (SDI only) 3 - Frame 4 - Gearshift cover 5 - Front ashtray 6 - 1.4 Nm 7 - Centre console ♦...
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Summary of components of trim panel for handbrake lever 08.98 ä 1 - Trim panel for handbrake lever ♦ Removing: Remove arm rest ⇒ page 68-4.3. Raise handbrake lever. Pull cup -2- up and out of clip connec- tion.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Summary of components of front arm rest 1 - Arm rest ♦ Removing: Remove trim panel -2- for holder. Unscrew bolt -11-. ♦ Installation is performed in the reverse order. 2 - Holder cover ♦ Removing: Prise off left part of trim panel.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Removing and installing the sun vi- Removing: Unhook sun visor -5- from the holder -8-. Release cap -3- e.g. with upholstery pin Release screw -2-. Press holder -4- in direction of -arrow A- and unhook holder -4- in direction of -arrow B-.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Installing: Installation is performed in the reverse order. Entrance plates Removing and installing entrance plate 1 - Retaining clip 2 - Entrance plate ƒ " Removing: Pull out entrance plate upwards with the clips -1-. ƒ " Installing: Make sure the clamps -1- are correctly positioned on the entrance plate.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment/Occupant Protection Net partition Summary of components 1 - Bracket 4 - Trim ring ♦ For mounting trim ring -4-. ♦ For mounting retaining pins of net partition -7-. 2 - Screw ♦ Inserted into bracket -1-. ♦ 15 Nm...
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment/Occupant Protection 7 - Net partition 11 - Mounting plate ♦ To remove from vehicle, push locking ♦ Attached with screw -12- to body. button -item 9- to the right, and lift out -arrow A- (backrest should be folded 12 - Screw back for removing partition).
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OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Mounting bracket for fire ex- tinguisher Removing and installing mounting bracket for fire extinguisher ♦ Inner part of mounting bracket of fire extin- guisher can only be removed if the seat has been taken out of vehicle.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Hole dimensions for Taxi Summary of components of the printer 1 - Printer 2 - Screw a = 36 mm b = 38 mm c = 112 mm d = 16 mm Hole diameter is 3 mm. Drill depth 8 mm.
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Roof antenna hole for TAXI two- way radio system 1 - Radio antenna a = 210 mm Hole diameter -b- is 13.2 mm. Note: Clean holes and carry out protection against corrosion. Summary of components for alarm...
OCTAVIA Interior Equipment Summary of components of the alarm system circuit breaker 1 - alarm system circuit breaker a = 25 mm b = 40 mm Hole diameter for screws is 3 mm. Note: Clean holes and carry out protection against corrosion.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Seat belts Removing and installing front seat belt height adjustment Notes: ♦ Inspecting seat belts ⇒ page 69-4. ♦ Remove the trim panels of B pillar if neces- sary. 1 - Cap ♦ Fitted on 2 - 40 Nm...
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Assembly overview of front seat belt inertia reel with belt tensioner Notes: ♦ Pay attention to safety precautions ⇒ page 69-2.2. ♦ Inspecting seat belts ⇒ page 69-4. ♦ Removing trim panels of B pillar ⇒ page 70- 8 and entry plates ⇒...
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♦ Removing ⇒ page 70-9.1 6 - Seat belt height adjuster 7 - 22 Nm Removing and installing rear inertia reel (Octavia Estate) Note: ♦ Inspecting seat belts ⇒ page 69-4. 1 - Rear inertia reel ♦ Position of inertia reel is fixed by holes for retaining lugs of rear inertia reel -5-.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Assembly overview of centre point seat belt at rear Notes: ♦ Arrow = direction of travel. ♦ Inspecting seat belts ⇒ page 69-4. ♦ Inertia reel is equipped with Interlock system - inertia reel is blocked if backrest frame is folded forward.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection ♦ Belt tensioner units must neither be opened nor repaired. Always replace with new ge- nuine parts. ♦ Belt tensioner units which have dropped onto the ground, must not be installed in a vehicle. ♦ Belt tensioner units which have suffered mechanical damage (dents, cracks) must always be replaced by new genuine parts.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Inspecting seat belts Warning! Following an accident the seat belt system must systematically be examined! If it is found to be damaged on the basis of the items checked, the customer must be informed of the necessity of having the seat belts replaced with new genuine parts.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Checking retractor (locking action) The belt retractor has two locking functions. ♦ The first locking function is triggered by quickly pulling the belt out of the retractor (belt withdrawal acceleration). Check Pull the belt out of the retractor by giving it a forceful jerk.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Functional check of buckle Check buckle: Insert latch into buckle until it snaps into place. Exert a powerful pull on the seat belt to check whether the locking mechanism is latched. l Perform this check at least five times. If at...
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Check attachment parts and attachment points ♦ Buckle deformed (stretched). ♦ Height adjuster does not operate. ♦ Attachment points (seat, pillar, floor) distorted or thread damaged. l If parts are found to be damaged, replace seat belt together with buckle with a new genuine part.
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OCTAVIA Protection for passengers The Airbag System Note: For self-diagnosis of the airbag system ⇒ Page 01-1. Installed location - an overview 1 - Warning lamp for the airbag system (K75) 2 - The airbag unit on the front passen- ger side Removing ⇒...
OCTAVIA Occupant protection ♦ Before carrying out any work on the airbag system disconnect the earth strap of the battery. After disconnecting the battery it is essential to wait one minute. The ignition must be switched on when connecting the airbag system to a power source and no person should be present inside the vehicle.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection The following basic rules apply additionally to side airbag units: ♦ It is not permitted to use commercially avail- able protective seat covers. Protective seat covers have a negative effect on the proper operation of the side airbag.
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OCTAVIA Occupant protection Accident with deployment of airbag ♦ The following parts should always be re- placed with new original parts: -Control unit -Driver airbag unit -Passenger airbag unit -Driver side airbag unit -Passenger side airbag unit -Restoring ring with a slip ring...
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OCTAVIA Protection for passengers Removing and installing the airbag unit on the drivers side Removing Unclamp the battery earth band. Turn the steering wheel until one of the bore holes -arrow A- is pointing downwards. Unhook the spring -arrow B- from the rear side of the steering wheel (through the bore hole) using a small screwdriver.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Removing and installing steering wheel Removing Remove driver-side airbag unit ⇒ page 69-11 (only on models fitted with airbag). Remove steering wheel boss (only on mod- els not fitted with airbag). The steering wheel boss should be removed in the same way as the driver-side airbag unit ⇒ page 69-11.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Removing and installing restoring ring with slip ring Remove steering wheel ⇒ page 69-12. Notes: Applies only to steering wheel with airbag unit. The restoring ring and slip ring should be removed and installed when the steering wheel is in the centre position and the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
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OCTAVIA Occupant protection Removing and installing front pas- senger airbag unit Removing Disconnect earth strap of battery. Remove glove compartment ⇒ page 70-2. Unscrew screws -1-. Pull out airbag unit -2- with holders -3- down- wards. Disconnect plug connection for airbag unit.
OCTAVIA Occupant protection Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor Removing Disconnect earth strap of battery. Remove front seat ⇒ page 72-1. Remove entrance plate ⇒ page 68-6. Roll up carpet in the front area of the B-cross member. Disconnect plug connection -1- Unscrew screws -2- of crash sensors -3-.
OCTAVIA Occupant protection Removing and installing switch for front passenger airbag Removing Disconnect earth strap of battery. Turn the switch with the ignition key into the middle position and pull out the front pas- senger airbag switch -arrow- carefully. Disconnect plug connection for front passen-...
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Removing and installing side units 1 Frame of 2 7 Nm unit ♦ remove from backrest frame -1- 4 Electric unit ♦ remove from clip -5- 5 Clip for electric ♦ remove from backrest frame -1- unit identification sticker ♦...
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Installing Insert new airbag unit into the backrest frame. Install earth strap -1- of the airbag unit -2- below the bottom screw -3-. Tighten screws -3- of the airbag unit to 7 Nm. Affix self-adhesive identification label (smal- ler one) from the airbag unit to the side of the backrest frame -arrow-.
OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Removing and installing airbag control unit (J 234) 1 - Control unit connector 2 - Nut ♦ 8 Nm 3 - Control unit ♦ removing: Disconnect earth strap of battery. Remove right footwell trim panel on driver side.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Disposing of airbag units prior to scrapping vehicle Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Ignition device V.A.G 1821 ♦ Cable connection from set V.A.G 1594 ♦ Cable Part No. 357 971 419 K The airbag units should be ignited inside the vehicle with the doors closed.
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OCTAVIA Occupant Protection Igniting side airbag units Unplug connector of side airbag unit below front seat ⇒ page 72-1. Connect ignition device V.A.G 1821 to con- nector of airbag unit, cut cable off side airbag unit, if necessary, and connect to ignition device.
OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Dash panel Removing and installing dash panel 08.96 ä Removing: Disconnect earth strap of battery. Remove steering wheel ⇒ page 69-12. Take out cross-head screws -2- and -3-. Take off trim panels -4- and -5- for steering column switches.
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OCTAVIA Coverings/dampenings ⇒ For vehicles MJ03 ä (with switch for the front passenger airbag) Note: Observe the safety regulations for repairing airbags ⇒ Page 69-8. For all vehicles Note: The radio and other devices can remain installed during this removal operation.
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OCTAVIA Coverings/dampenings Screw out the screws. Pull off the dash panel -1- from the central pipe and remove from the vehicle. Installing Installation takes place in the reverse order. For vehicles MJ03 ä (with switch for the front passenger airbag)
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OCTAVIA Coverings/dampenings ⇒ out the For vehicles MJ03 ä (with switch for the front passenger airbag) Note: Observe the safety regulations for repairing airbags ⇒ Page 69-8. For all vehicles or the ------------ 70-3.1 ------------ Edition 06.02 S00.5118.63.20...
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OCTAVIA Coverings/dampenings Notes: ♦ The radio and other devices can remain in- stalled during this removal operation. ♦ The centre part of the dash panel is installed under preloading so great force is required to loosen it. Installing Note: When placing the dash panel onto the central...
OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing central tube/dash panel Note: The procedure on certain models may differ slightly depending on the equipment. Removing Remove dash panel ⇒ page 70-1, or 70-3, respectively. Unscrew bolts -2- (25 Nm) and take out sup- port -1-.
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Slacken bolts -2- (25 Nm) at central tube -1-. Remove cover of plenum chamber ⇒ page 66-1. Remove windshield wiper system ⇒ Electrical System; Repair Group 92. Unscrew bolt -1- (25 Nm) in plenum cham- ber. Take central tube out of vehicle.
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing conven- ience system control unit The convenience system control unit is located behind the bottom part of the dash panel on the driver side. Removing Remove bottom part of dash panel ⇒ page 70-3.1.
OCTAVIA Trim panel/Insulation Door trim panels Summary of components of front door trim panel (with mechanical window lifter) 1 - 1 Nm 2 - Inside door handle Before removing, disconnect the trim panel control. 3 - 1 Nm 4 - Plastic insert nut...
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OCTAVIA Trim panel/Insulation Summary of components of front door trim panel (with power win- dow lifter) Note: The front passenger side door trim panel is identical to the door trim panel with mechani- cal window lifter, only with other operating ele- ments.
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OCTAVIA Trim panel/Insulation Pull lock -1- in direction of arrow and discon- ⊳ nect connector -2-. Unscrew screws (4 Nm). ⊳ Remove mirror adjustment switch with cover ⇒ page 70-4.1 item 8 and 9 and disconnect plug connection. Unscrew screws ⇒ page 70-4.1 item 7.
OCTAVIA Trim panel/Insulation Summary of components of rear door trim panel 1 - Trim ♦ Clipped in. 2 - Screw 3 - Rosette 4 - Door trim panel ♦ Removing and installing ⇒ page 70-5. 5 - Plastic insert nut 6 - Insulation foil ♦...
OCTAVIA Trim panel/Insulation Removing and installing door sound insulation sheeting The task of the sound insulation sheeting is to seal the vehicle interior compartment against noises, draft and water penetration. The sound insulation sheeting -1-must always be glued carefully and crease-free. When re-...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Pillar and side trim Assembly overview of trim 1 - Trim of A ♦ Removing: Slacken trim panel and detach retain- ing lug -4-. ♦ Installing: Inspect installation and condition of clips -2-; replace clips if necessary.
OCTAVIA Trim / Insulation Removing and installing B pillar trim panels 1 - Cap 2 - 35 Nm 3 - Seat belt guide fitting 4 - Top trim panel ♦ removing: unclip cap -1- and push up unbolt seat belt guide fitting ⇒ page...
OCTAVIA Trim / Insulation Removing and installing top C pillar trim panel 1 - Trim panel ♦ removing: remove moulded panel for luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 70-12 pull off trim strip for headliner ⇒ page 70-13 remove bottom C pillar trim panel ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing top trim panel of C pillar (Octavia Estate) 1 - 40 Nm 2 - Cover panel 3 - Seat belt guide fitting 4 - Screw 5 - Trim panel ♦ Removing: Remove supports for luggage com- partment cover ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing trim panel of D pillar (Octavia Estate) 1 - Retaining clips ♦ Inserted into trim panel of D pillar 2 - Weatherseal ♦ After installing trim panel, ensure the weatherseal is correctly located 3 - Trim panel ♦...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Trim area and trim Trim ♦ Removing: ♦ side trim ♦ Removing: ⇒ ♦ ------------ ------------ Edition 08.98 S00.5118.54.20...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing cover pan- els of rear luggage opening 1 - Screw 2 - Right cover panel of luggage opening ♦ Left cover panel of luggage opening is installed as a mirror image. ♦ Removing: Take out screws -1-.
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Removing and installing tailgate trim ä 1 - Plastic c 2 - Plastic nut ♦ Pressed into tailgate. 3 - P ♦ Must be inserted through opening -6- when installing trim panel. 4 - Screw 5 - Tr ♦...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation ♦ Removing: ♦ ♦ Removing: ♦ ♦ Removing: ♦ side trim ♦ Removing: ⇒ ⇒ ♦ Edition 08.98 ------------ ------------ S00.5118.54.20...
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation trim sill ♦ Left loading sill trim panel is a mirror image. ♦ Removing: Remove loading sill trim panel -4-. Separate plug connections and lug- gage compartment lighting. Pull cover off clips -2-. ♦ Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
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4 - Screws Removing and installing foldable retainers in luggage compartment (Octavia Combi 4x4 and RS) Notes: On the vehicles Octavia Combi RS only the front retainers are foldable, the rear retainers are not foldable. Removing Remove screws -3- (5.5 Nm) Take retainer -2- out of the side trim panel -1-.
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation ------------ ------------ Edition 08.98 S00.5118.54.20...
OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Roof trim Moulded headliner Removing: Disconnect earth strap of battery. Use a screwdriver to carefully lever out inte- rior light and separate plug connection. Remove cover for sliding roof motor ⇒ page 60-7. Remove top trim panel of B pillar ⇒ page 70-8.
On models with sliding roof, install piping of sliding roof opening. Fit on attached parts. Removing and installing moulded headliner (Octavia Estate) Removing: Disconnect earth strap of battery. Use a screwdriver to carefully lever out inte- rior light and separate plug connection.
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OCTAVIA Trim Panel/Insulation Pull off piping of sliding roof opening (only on models with sliding roof). Remove sun visors ⇒ page 68-5. Remove grab handles ⇒ page 68-5. Remove rear reading light ⇒ page 68-5. Pull cover strip -3- down and off the roof frame (clipped in place).
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70-14 resp. insulation ♦ Removing: Notes: Remove headliner ⇒ page 70-13, A applies to OCTAVIA models without tilt roof. page 70-14 resp. Detach noise insulation panel -2- from B applies to OCTAVIA models with tilt roof. roof -1-. C applies to OCTAVIA ESTATE models without ♦...
OCTAVIA Seat Frames Front seats Removing and installing seat Valid for vehicles with side airbag Warning! When manipulating a seat fitted with a side airbag unit observe the safety instructions ⇒ page 69-8. Disconnect negative terminal of the battery Unplug connector for seat heater -arrows A-...
OCTAVIA Seat Frames Removingm seat height adjustment handle Take off caps -1-. Remove screws -2-. Take off seat height adjustment handle -3-. Installing seat height adjustment handle Installation of the seat height adjustment han- dle is performed in the reverse order. Tighten- ing torque of the screws -2- is 6 Nm.
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OCTAVIA Seat Frames Detach strap of electric cable -arrow A- on the bottom side of the seat. Take connector of electric cable for backrest heater off the seat frame -arrow B-. Unplug connector of electric cable for back- rest heater -arrow C-.
OCTAVIA Seat Frames For all models Remove screw -1- on both sides of the seat. Take off backrest frame from seat frame. Assembling seat frame and backrest frame Note: During installation make sure that all terminals and plugs are installed in the correct positions.
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OCTAVIA Seat Frames Seat installed Removing: Put seat into top position. Remove handle of seat height adjustment ⇒ page 72-2. Remove plastic side covers of seat ⇒ page 72-2, Removing and installing backrest frame. Remove screws -arrow A- and pull out seat height adjustment elements -1-.
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OCTAVIA Seat Frames Power-operated seats with fault memory Removing and installing power- operated seats Removing power-operated seat Warning! Pay attention to the safety precautions when working on the power-operated seat with side airbag unit ⇒ page 69-8. Push seat fully forward.
OCTAVIA Seat Frames Switch the ignition on before connecting the battery. Removing and installing covers for electrically operated seats Removing Remove electrically operated seat ⇒ page 72-3. Remove cover -1- and unscrew screw -2-. Unclip right cover -3- and remove.
OCTAVIA Seat Frames Removing and installing operating unit for electrically operated seats Removing Remove electrically operated seat ⇒ page 72-3. Disconnect plug connection for operating unit. Unscrew screws -arrows- (1.5 Nm) and re- move the switch unit from the seat uphol- stery.
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OCTAVIA Seat Frames Removing and installing front seat height adjustment of power- operated seats Removing ⇒ Installation Removing and installing rear seat height adjustment of power- operated seats Removing Note: If possible, move seat height adjustment of power-operated seat up before removing.
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OCTAVIA Seat Frames Removing and installing drive for backrest adjustment unit of electri- cally operated seats Removing Remove electrically operated seat ⇒ page 72-3. Remove right and left covers for electrically operated seat ⇒ page 72-4. Remove the cover around the backrest and fold back the cover to the top ⇒...
OCTAVIA Seat Frames Rear seats Removing and installing seat bench and backrest Removing seat bench Pull the seat bench at the catches forwards -arrows- and fold open. Push out hooks -1- of the seat bench from lugs -2- and remove seat from vehicle.
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Push out bolts -1- and -2- and remove the seat bank from the vehicle. Installing Installation takes place in the reverse order. Removing and installing the sup- port for RS (only the Octavia Se- dan) Removing Remove the covering of Column C ⇒ Page 70-9.
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Cover and upholstery of front seat Special tools, testers and aids required: ♦ Upholstery pliers e.g. V.A.G 1634 ♦ Upholstery pricker e.g. V.A.G 1636 Removing and installing cover and upholstery of front seat 1 - Cover ♦ Removing: Remove backrest ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Removing and installing front backrest cover and upholstery Models with side airbag and seat heater Notes: ♦ Before installing, turn the cover with the rear facing up. ♦ Use only specified backrest cover with iden- tification sticker sewn on ⇒ Fig. 1.
OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers 1 - Cover 4 - Protective trim ♦ Removing: ♦ Remove and install in backrest frame l Seat taken out of vehicle and backrest frame -11- separating from seat frame Pull off trim ring -9- and grommet -8-.
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers K Fig. 1 Identification sticker of side airbag. K Fig. 2 Connecting eyes to wires of cover. K Fig. 3 Connecting wires of cover to wires of backrest frame. ------------ 74-2.2 ------------ Edition 07.97 S00.5118.52.20...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers K Fig. 4 Connecting wires of cover to bot- tom part of backrest frame. ------------ 74-2.3 ------------ Edition 07.97 S00.5118.52.20...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Models without side airbag 1 - Upholstery clip 2 - Cover ♦ Removing: Remove backrest ⇒ page 72-2. Detach clamping section -8- com- pletely on the underside. Push up cover. Cut through upholstery clips -1- with nippers.
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery / Covers Covers and upholstery for rear seats Removing and installing covers and upholstery for seat bench (split) 1 - Cover ♦ with sewn-in tensioning section ♦ removing: release tensioning section -3- at the wire frame cut through upholstery clips -5- 2 - Plastic piping ♦...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Removing and installing covers and upholstery for backrest (split version) 1 - Rear panel 2 - Guide ♦ Release for removing cover of rear panel, grip below upholstery and holder of head restraint, use a thin screwdriver to press catch of guide...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Summary of components - Removing and installing covers and upholstery of backrest (with arm rest, split) 1 - Back panel 6 - Pull rod 2 - Guide 7 - Latching hook ♦ To remove: detach cover of back panel,...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers 10 - Plastic cord 15 - Bracket ♦ Sewn up with cover. 16 - Arm rest ♦ Provided with holes for receiving the clips -12-. ♦ Removing ⇒ page 74-7. 11 - Upholstery 17 - Screw 12 - Clip...
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Removing and installing rear back- rest (with arm rest, split) Removing: Take right backrest section out of vehicle ⇒ page 72-4. Tilt arm rest. Pull off cover of arm rest -1- and align safety hooks -2- using a screwdriver with groove or small pliers.
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Use small pliers or a screwdriver to remove safety pull rod -1- from the hook -3-. Pull safety pull rod -1- up and out. Remove safety guide -2-. Remove head restraint guide ⇒ page 74-5. The cover with the sewn-in clamping sec- tion is fixed to the flange of the back panel.
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OCTAVIA Seat Upholstery/Covers Assembly overview of covers and upholstery for rear backrest (split with head restraint and centre three-point seat belt) 1 - Head restraint 2 - Cap ♦ pull to remove 3 - Centre three-point seat belt ♦ removing and installing ⇒ page 69-2.2 4 - Guide ♦...
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Brake pipe lines
The brake pipe lines for a Skoda Octavia include:
1. Brake Line Rear Right 4x4 – Brake tube for disc brakes, from the brake hose to the brake caliper (Part number: 1J0 611 764 L).
2. Brake Pipe (Left Front) – Brake tube from the hydraulic system to the brake hose (Part number: 1J0 614 723 K).
3. Brake Pipe (Left Front, Alternative) – Another version of the brake tube from the hydraulic system to the brake hose (Part number: 1J0 614 723 L).
4. Steel Braided Brake Lines – High-quality, durable brake lines with an 8-ply woven steel braid, TÜV tested, and ready to install for the Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI RS.
5. HEL Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines – Customizable brake lines for Skoda Octavia 1U 1.9 TDi (1998-2005), available in different configurations.
These lines connect the braking system components, ensuring safe and efficient braking performance.
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