Skoda Octavia II 2004 Maintenance Manual page 78

Octavia II 2004 ➤ , Octavia II 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2018
– Take filter element -1- out of the filter housing -4-.
– Replace gasket ring -3-.
Note
Observe the disposal instructions!
– Install new filter element.
– Slightly moisten the new gasket ring -1- with diesel fuel and
insert it in the fuel filter - top part.
– Fit the fuel filter - top part with the gasket ring correctly on the
fuel filter - bottom part and press down evenly until the fuel
filter - top part rests fully on it.
Caution
Do NOT tighten the top part with the screws until it rests fully
on the bottom part.
– Screw all the screws into the fuel filter - bottom part and tighten
by hand.
– Tighten screws -arrows- in the sequence shown to 5 Nm.
– Reconnect the hoses to their initial locations.
Note
By complying with the relevant tightening sequence, the tilting of
the fuel filter - top part is prevented and the gasket ring is not
damaged.
System with screw plug to fuel filter drainage
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Offset screwdriver - VAS 6543-
Note
Observe the instructions when working on the fuel supply ⇒
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Engine; Rep. gr. 01 .
Make sure no diesel fuel runs onto the coolant hoses. If nec‐
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essary, 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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