Skoda Octavia III 2013 Workshop Manual page 331

– In the shear bolt head -1-, using a miniature grinder -2-, make
a slot for a screwdriver.
Note
The threads of the pull-off screws are equipped with safety
♦
agent. Warming the pull-off screw when grinding a slot for a
screwdriver makes it easier to undo the screw afterwards.
If the pull-off screws still cannot be undone, warm the, up with
♦
a hot air blower.
Undoing pull-off screws with a hot air blower:
– Set the temperature adjustment potentiometer -2- to maximum
heating performance and set the air flow two stage switch
-3- to position 3.
WARNING
Risk of burns from hot air blower.
♦ Only warm up the pull-off screws with a hot air blower.
♦ By warming the pull-off screws, the cover plate and parts
in its vicinity are heated up strongly too. Where necessary,
protect these parts by a piece of sheet covering.
– Heat the shear bolt head -1- for approximately 20 to 30 sec‐
onds.
Continued for slackened screws:
– Release shear bolt -1- using the screwdriver -2-.
Caution
Prevent the engine control unit from touching the plus pole on
the battery - risk of damage.
Note
During the course of production, several versions of mounting
brackets were installed for the engine control unit - J623- . This
has no effect on the working procedure for installation and re‐
moval.
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