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Service List of Supplements to Workshop Manual Edition: 09.03 OCTAVIA 1.4 l/44 kW Engine, Mechanical Components Replaces List of Supplements - Edition: 06.01 Subject Edition Article Number Supple- ment 01.99 Basic Edition of Workshop Manual S00.5125.50.20 06.01 Supplement to Basic Edition S00.5125.51.20 09.03 Modifications in Repair Group 10, 13, 15, 17 and 19 S00.5125.52.20...
OCTAVIA Technical Data Technical data Engine number K The engine number (engine code and serial number) is located on the end face of the cylin- der block at the belt pulley side, at the connec- tion to the cylinder head. In addition, a sticker with engine code...
Removing and Installing Engine OCTAVIA Removing and installing engine Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Workshop crane (e.g. -V.A.G 1202 A-) ♦ Catch pan (e.g. -V.A.G 1306-) ♦ Torque wrench ♦ Pliers for spring strap clips ♦ Engine mount -MP 1-180- ♦...
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Removing and Installing Engine OCTAVIA Removing Notes: ♦ The engine is removed upwards together with the gearbox. ♦ The hose connections are secured with screw-type clips, spring-type clips or clamp- type clips. Always replace clamp-type clips with spring-type clips or screw -type clips. ♦...
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OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine The two jacking points at the front are lo- cated at the front of the two longitudinal mem- bers at the level of the marking on the door sill. Warning! When the vehicle is raised, do not start the engine and engage a gear so long as even only one driven wheel is touching the ground.
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OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Place drip tray (e.g. V.A.G 1306) below the engine. Open cap of coolant expansion reservoir. Turn drain plug -arrow- at the radiator to the left and pull back; allow coolant to flow out; fit auxiliary hose onto connection, if neces- sary.
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OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Position pressure line at left of gearbox to the outside and attach. Unplug connectors: 1 - from camshaft position sensor -G163- 3 - from oil pressure switch -F1- Disconnect earth cable at the bolt connect- ing engine/gearbox -2-.
OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Installing engine Notes: ♦ Always replace seals and gaskets when car- rying out removal and installation work. ♦ Always replace self-locking nuts. ♦ Coat stud bolts at exhaust manifold with hot bolt paste G 052 112 A3. ♦...
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OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Install front exhaust pipe and align exhaust system free of stress ⇒ page 26-4. Note: Avoid an excessive deflection of the decoupling element at the front exhaust pipe (max. 10°). Install the power steering hydraulic pump. ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Aligning engine/gearbox unit Warning! The unit must be supported by supporting device MP 9-200 before slackening the bolts. K Engine mounting a =14.0 mm b = at least 10.0 mm Both bolt heads -1- must finish flush with the edge -c-.
OCTAVIA Removing and Installing Engine Tightening torques Notes: ♦ Tightening torques apply only to nuts and bolts which are slightly greased, oiled, phosphatized or blackened. ♦ Additional lubricants such as engine or gear oils are permissible, but not Moly- kote. ♦...
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Crank Assembly OCTAVIA K Fig. 1 Routing of ribbed V-belt 1 - Alternator 2 - Vane pump for the power-assisted steer- 3 - Crankshaft 4 - Guide pulley 5 - Coolant pump 6 - Tensioning pulley Removing Mark the direction of running of the ribbed V-belt.
OCTAVIA Crank Assembly Disassembling and assembling cylinder block, crankshaft and flywheel Notes: 1 - 75 Nm ♦ Servicing clutch 2 - Crankshaft bearing unit ⇒ 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 002; Repair Group 30; Servicing clutch 3 - Thrust washer ♦ for middle bearing ♦...
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OCTAVIA Crank Assembly 5 - Flywheel 7 - Seal ♦ with sensor rotor for engine speed ♦ replace sender -G28- ♦ take off sealing flange for removing ♦ lock with MP 1-504 for removing and and installing installing ♦ before installing, lightly oil sealing lip ♦...
Crank Assembly OCTAVIA Inspecting synchronous running of chain sprockets This inspection should be carried out if the sprockets have been replaced. Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Straightedge ♦ Feeler gauge The crankshaft sprocket is available in 3 differ- ent widths;...
OCTAVIA Crank Assembly Use two-legged puller -A- (Kukko 20-10), extraction hook T10040/1 and thrust piece MP 6-401/1 to pull out sealing ring. Installing l Crankshaft is locked with MP 1-504 or with locking bolt. Lightly oil sealing lip of sealing ring. Use thrust piece T10041 to press in the seal- ing ring until it makes contact with the sleeve.
OCTAVIA Cylinder Head/Valve Gear K Fig. 1 Inspecting cylinder head for distor- tion Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Straightedge ♦ Feeler gauge Max. permissible distortion: 0.05 mm (minimum clearance of base of straightedge: 100 mm) If the distortion is greater 0.05 mm, replace cyl- inder head, do not rework.
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OCTAVIA Cylinder Head/Valve Gear Unplug the following connectors: 1 - from throttle valve control unit -J338- 3 - from intake manifold pressure sender -G71- together with intake manifold tem- perature sender -G72- 5 - from coolant temperature sender -G62- 6 - from injectors -N30...N33- Unclip connector strip -4- -arrows- and take wiring harness out of fixtures.
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Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA First remove the rocker arm shaft. Then unscrew the remaining cylinder head bolts/nuts. Remove alternator support bracket ⇒ page 15-1, item 12. Remove the push rods and place down in accordance with installation position. Carefully remove cylinder head. Installing Notes: ♦...
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Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA Note: Before inserting the cylinder head make sure all liners are correctly fitted in the cylinder block. Insert the cylinder head. Insert the push rods with the ball socket from the top in accordance with their original lo- cation.
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Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA Install alternator support bracket ⇒ page 15-1, item 12. Subsequently tighten the rocker arm shaft screws crosswise with 25 Nm. Perform basic setting of hydraulic valve clear- ance compensation ⇒ page 15-14. Note: The basic setting of the hydraulic valve clear- ance compensation must not be carried out again, if only the cylinder head gasket is re- placed.
OCTAVIA Cylinder Head/Valve Gear Inspecting valve guides Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Universal dial gauge holder MP 3-447 ♦ Dial gauge Procedure Insert valve into guide. End of valve stem must be flush with guide. Determine valve rock. Wear limit Inlet valve guide Exhaust valve guide...
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Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA Attach valve spring assembly lever -MP 1-114- and insert -MP 1-114/1- together with threaded connector -1- onto the cylinder head. Press down assembly lever -2-. Take out collets. Note: Release collets that are tight by striking light blows with a hammer on the assembly lever.
OCTAVIA Cylinder Head/Valve Gear Example: Maximum dimension 42.7 mm - Distance measured 41.9 mm = Max. permissible reworking dimension 0.8 mm Note: If the max. permissible reworking dimension is 0 mm, repeat measurement with a new valve. If the max. permissible reworking dimension is still 0 mm, replace cylinder head.
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Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA K Reworking valve seats with NAC milling cut- Place cylinder head on a felt base and se- cure to prevent it from turning. Match diameter of guide drift to diameter of valve guide. Valve guide Guide drift ∅...
Cylinder Head, Valve Gear OCTAVIA Basic setting of hydraulic valve clearance compensation The hydraulic valve clearance compensation is maintenance-free, the setting must not be chan- ged. After completing repair work on the cylinder head/valve gear, however, it is necessary to carry out the basic setting of the hydraulic valve clearance compensation as follows: Note:...
OCTAVIA Lubrication System Removing and installing parts of the lubrication system 1 - End cover ♦ fit on for removal and installation work 2 - Gasket ♦ replace if damaged ♦ at engine cover 3 - Oil pressure switch -F1-, 45 Nm ♦...
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OCTAVIA Lubrication System 18 - 8 Nm 19 - Oil pump cover with pressure relief valve ♦ opening pressure: approx. 0.46 MPa ♦ clean strainer if soiled 20 - Gasket ♦ replace ♦ install only if axial play of oil pump gears is not adequate ⇒...
Lubrication System OCTAVIA K Fig. 2 Removing and installing guide tube for oil dipstick Unscrew nut -1- on the exhaust manifold and lift guide tube -2- up and out. When installing replace seal -3-. Tighten new self-locking nut -1- to 20 Nm. Removing and installing oil pan Special tools, testers and aids required ♦...
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Lubrication System OCTAVIA Use a rotating plastic brush to remove seal- ant residues on the oil pan (wear protective goggles). Clean sealing surfaces, they must be free of oil and grease. Installing Notes: ♦ Pay attention to the use by date on sealant. ♦...
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OCTAVIA Lubrication System Engine installed Fit intermediate plate onto oil pan support. Immediately position oil pan and oil pan sup- port against the cylinder block and tighten the bolts as follows: 1 - Tighten all the oil pan/cylinder block bolts only very slightly in the order stated.
OCTAVIA Lubrication System There must not be any gap between the oil pan support and counterholder T30008. Slacken the oil pan bolts once again, if necessary, and ad- just the position of the oil pan. Note: A gearbox housing or a gearbox may also be attached in place of the counterholder T30008.
Cooling System OCTAVIA Removing and installing parts of the cooling system Parts of the cooling system 1 - Radiator ♦ after replacing fill entire system with fresh coolant ♦ removing and installing page 19-6 2 - Front coolant pipe 3 - Cylinder block 4 - Coolant pump ♦...
OCTAVIA Cooling System Draining and filling system with coolant Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Drip tray (e.g. V.A.G 1306) ♦ Antifreeze tester Draining system Warning! Hot steam may escape when the expansion reser- voir is opened. Cover over cap with cloth and open carefully.
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Cooling System OCTAVIA Filling up Select the appropriate coolant additive from the original spare parts catalogue koda or from the list of allowed coolant additives ⇒ Inspection and Maintenance; Repair group Recommended mixture ratios: Antifreeze Antifreeze Drinking protection concentration water down to -25 °C 40 % (2.25 l)
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Cooling System OCTAVIA Fill coolant slowly into the expansion reser- voir, until the sender for the coolant tempera- ture is visible in the filler neck. Install sender for coolant temperature and close expansion reservoir. Run engine until the fan on the radiator starts. Caution! Hot steam may escape when the expansion reser- voir is opened.
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OCTAVIA Cooling System Testing coolant system for leaks Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Cooling system tester (e.g. V.A.G 1274) ♦ Adapter (e.g. V.A.G 1274/8) ♦ Adapter (e.g. V.A.G 1274/9) Test condition l Engine at normal operating temperature Test procedure Warning! Hot steam may escape when the expansion reser- voir is opened.
OCTAVIA Cooling System Removing and installing coolant thermostat housing, rear coolant pipe Notes: ♦ Draining and filling system with coolant ⇒ page 19-2. ♦ Do not separate coolant thermostat housing otherwise the leaktightness of the housing is no longer assured. If operational problems occur at the thermostat, replace coolant ther- mostat housing complete ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Fuel Supply System Removing and installing parts of the fuel supply system Notes: ♦ Hose connections are secured with spring strap clips or clamp-type clips. ♦ Always replace clamp-type clips by spring strap clips or screw-type clips. ♦ Fuel hoses at the engine must only be se- cured with spring strap clips.
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OCTAVIA Fuel Supply System Removing and installing fuel tank with attached parts and fuel filter ¡ ¢ 1 - Overflow hose 4 - Vent line ♦ To activated charcoal filter 2 - O-ring ♦ Replace 5 - Fuel filler cap ♦...
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OCTAVIA Fuel Supply System 8 - Vent valve 21 - Retaining clamp ♦ inspecting ⇒ Fig. 1 ♦ for fuel filter 9 - Earth connection 22 - Seal ♦ moisten with fuel for installing 10 - 10 Nm ♦ replace if damaged 11 - Vent line 23 - Fuel delivery unit ♦...
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OCTAVIA Fuel Supply System Pay attention to installation position: ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¥ ¨ ♦ Marking on closing flange must be aligned with marking on the fuel tank -arrows-. ♦ Blue return-flow line -1- to connection marked with -R-. ♦...
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OCTAVIA Fuel Supply System If the fuel pump does not run: Unbolt cover (below rear seat). Release and unplug 4-pin connector from the flange in the fuel tank. Connect hand-held multimeter (e.g. V.A.G 1526) with adapter cables (e.g. from V.A.G 1594 A) to the outer contacts of the connec- tor.
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OCTAVIA Exhaust System Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system Exhaust manifold, front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, lambda probe 3 - 25 Nm ♦ insert with heat-resistant bolt paste G 052 112 A3 4 - Exhaust manifold ♦ take off intake manifold for removing: ⇒...
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OCTAVIA Exhaust System Silencer with hangers 4 - To catalytic converter 5 - Double clip ♦ Align exhaust system free of stress before tightening ⇒ page 26-4 ♦ Installation position: horizontal in ve- hicle, bolted connection pointing to the left ♦...
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OCTAVIA Exhaust System Replacing front or rear silencer Special tools, testers and aids required ♦ Torque wrench 5...50 Nm (e.g. V.A.G 1331) ♦ Body saw (e.g. V.A.G 1523) A separation point is provided for repair pur- poses for replacing the front or the rear silencer. Separate exhaust pipe at right angles at the separation point -arrow 2- with a body saw (e.g.
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OCTAVIA Exhaust System Align front and rear silencer horizontally: The hanger bolt at the exhaust pipe must be positioned parallel to the tunnel bridge (dimension -X- identical on left and right). Note: On models provided with separation point ⇒ page 26-3, additionally inspect horizontal po- sition of rear silencer at the tail pipe.