Replacing The Fuel Filter (Diesel Engine) - Skoda Octavia IV 2020 Service Manual

Octavia IV 2020 ➤, Octavia IV 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2020
3.15.6 Cleaning air filter housing
Note
Cleaning is charged separately.
– Check the water drain hose in the air filter lower part for
soiling and blockage; clean if required.
– Remove salt residues, dirt and leaves from the air filter
housing.
Note
When ventilating the air filter housing with compressed air, the
following notes must be observed: Cover critical components
that carry air with a clean cleaning rag so as to avoid malfunc‐
tions.
3.16

Replacing the fuel filter (diesel engine)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Protective gloves
♦ Protective goggles
Note
Make sure no diesel fuel runs onto the coolant hoses. If
♦
necessary, clean the hoses immediately!
It is absolutely necessary to observe the oil disposal instruc‐
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tions!
Observe the disposal instructions!
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WARNING
Risk of burning due to hot fuel.
♦ The temperature of the fuel lines or of the fuel can be
up to 100°C in an extreme case. Let the fuel cool down
before opening the lines, as otherwise there is a high
risk of burning.
♦ Wear protective gloves.
♦ Wear safety goggles.
Risk of injury caused by fuel which is under high pressure.
♦ Lay a clean cloth on the connection point and carefully
disconnect the connection point in order to relieve the
pressure in the fuel system.
Note
Observe the disposal instructions!
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