When to replace the Air Filter on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 6 year / 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.6 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.8 TSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.9 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 2.0 TDI, SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) 1.8 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for OCTAVIA (1Z3) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). List of the tools you'll need:
Microfibre towel
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1Z3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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