– Detach the anti-lock components -1- and -2- from the shock
absorbers.
WARNING
Depending on the type of the chassis, all shock absorbers can
be fitted with 2 or 3 anti-lock components each with a 180°
offset. All are to be removed!
– Push the protective cover of the suspension strut downwards.
5.10
Breakdown set
The breakdown set contains a tyre inflation bottle with sealant in
addition to the compressor.
Note
The tyre sealant in the bottle is perishable.
♦
Therefore, the best before date is given on the bottle -arrow-.
♦
In this example the use by date 05/2003 has expired, therefore
the bottle must be replaced.
– Check the use by date and enter it in the maintenance tables.
– Replace the tyre sealant if the use by date has been reached.
WARNING
The tyre sealant must not be older than 4 years.
If the bottle was opened, e.g. when having a flat tyre, it must
also be replaced.
Note
Residues of tyre sealant or bottles which are still filled must be
♦
disposed of if the best before date has expired.
Old tyre sealant or residues of this should not be mixed with
♦
other fluids and must be disposed of.
Octavia III 2013 ➤ , Octavia III 2014 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 12.2014
125