Removing Cylinder Head - Skoda Octavia Workshop Manual

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Cylinder Head/Valve Gear
Removing and installing cylinder
head
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Guide pin T30011/2A
♦ Extractor MP 1-208
♦ Assembly tool T10029
♦ Wrench 3452
(for polydrive cylinder head bolts)
♦ Drip tray (e.g. V.A.G 1306)
♦ Torque wrench 40...200 Nm
(e.g. V.A.G 1332)
♦ Pliers for spring strap clamps
Requirement
l The pistons must not be positioned at top
dead centre.

Removing cylinder head

- First of all check whether a coded radio set
is fitted, in this case, determine the anti-theft
coding.
- Switch off ignition (if not already off) and dis-
connect the earth strap of the battery.
K - Remove the engine trim panel -2-.
Slacken nut -1- for this step, withdraw dip-
stick -3- and remove cover by pulling it up at
the front with a jerk (arrows).
- Now, drain the coolant ⇒ page 19-2.
OCTAVIA
Edition 08.99
S00.5127.50.20