Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 FSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TFSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 16V, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
HEX bit no.H6.
HEX bit no.H7.
XZN socket bit # 14
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
Drive socket # 24
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Shock absorber socket
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Skoda Octavia 1Z5.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  9. Step 9
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Springs on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
    Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  15. Step 15
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 16
    How to change Springs on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #14. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 19
    Changing Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4 2007 by yourself
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 20
    How to remove SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TDI 4x4 2008 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 21
    How to replace Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2009: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  22. Step 22
    How hard is it to do yourself: Springs replacement on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 1.6 2010 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use a drive socket #24. Use a tap wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the drive shaft.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  26. Step 26
    Replacing Springs on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 27
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  28. Step 28
    How to change Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  29. Step 29
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2007 2.0 TDI 4x4 Springs
    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Skoda Octavia 1Z5
  30. Step 30
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  31. Step 31
    How to change Springs on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  32. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  33. Step 33
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 34
    Changing Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.9 TDI 4x4 2007 by yourself
    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  35. Step 35
    How to remove SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TDI 4x4 2008 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  36. Step 36
    How to replace Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2009: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Release the coil spring.
  37. Step 37
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    Remove the spring.
  38. Step 38
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  39. Step 39
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    Compress the spring.
  40. Step 40
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    Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
  41. Step 41
    Replacing Springs on Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  42. Step 42
    Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI 4x4 2005 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  43. Step 43
    How to change Springs on SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Decompress the spring.
  44. Step 44
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate 2007 2.0 TDI 4x4 Springs
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  45. Step 45
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    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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