Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual page 64

Rotate crankshaft to TDC cylinder 1
– -arrow- (vehicles with automatic
gearbox). TDC marking on drive plate
and reference mark must be aligned.
TDC marking on drive plate and reference
mark must be aligned.
Note
When engine removed, position vibration
damper to TDC cylinder 1 -arrows-.
– Remove top toothed belt guard.
Slacken tensioning pulley and take timing
–
belt off camshaft sprocket.
WARNING
The fuel system is under pressure! Before
opening the system lay cleaning cloths
around the connection point. Reduce
pressure by carefully releasing the
connection point.
Detach fuel feed line -1- and fuel return-
– flow line -2- by pressing on the release
buttons. Lines and line connections are
colour-coded.
– Detach hose -3- at the ACF tank.
Disconnect plug at phase sensor (Hall
– sender -G40-) and at all four injection
valves.
Detach cable harness for the fixtures and
–
run out to the side.
Remove the spark plug connector and
–
place to the side.
Unscrew M8 bolts for rear toothed belt
–
guard.
– Detach left coolant hose at cylinder
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