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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 2.0, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 TDI, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.2, SKODA Fabia I Combi (6Y5) 1.4 16V … View more

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Door lock

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Torx bit T20
                    
                      XZN socket bit # 8 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Painter's tape
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Plastic trim tool

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Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The replacement procedure is identical for the locks on the left and right rear doors.
Please note: all work on the car – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the car door.
Step 2

Detach the door armrest panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 3

Remove the door armrest screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4

Unscrew the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 5

Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 6

Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners.
Step 7

Switch on the ignition.
Step 8

Lower the window glass.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Tip:
Continue lowering the window glass until its fasteners become visible.
Step 9

Switch off the ignition.
Step 10

Detach the power window connector from the door card.
Step 11

Detach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 12

Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 13

Raise the window glass all the way up and secure it on the door frame with masking tape.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.
Step 14

Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 15

Unscrew the fastener of the exterior door handle. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a plastic trim tool.
Step 17

Remove the handle-to-lock cable. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Unscrew the door lock fasteners. Use XZN #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Detach the mirror adjuster connector from the door.
Step 20

Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 21

Detach the speaker connector.
Step 22

Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 23

Detach the mirror adjuster connector from the control unit.
Step 24

Detach the wiring harness from the protective cover of the door. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 25

Unscrew the fasteners of the protective cover of the door. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the protective cover of the door.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). AUTODOC recommends:
Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
Step 27

Detach the door lock connector. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 28

Remove the door lock. Use a flat screwdriver.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
Step 29

Remove the handle-to-lock cable. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 30

Install the handle-to-lock cable.
Step 31

Install the new lock.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). AUTODOC recommends:
When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
Step 32

Attach the door lock connector.
Step 33

Install the protective cover of the door.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
Step 34

Screw in the fasteners of the protective cover of the door. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35

Tighten the door lock fasteners. Use XZN #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 nm torque.
Step 36

Install the handle-to-lock cable. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Tip from AUTODOC:
Check if the door lock is working properly.
Step 37

Install the cover on the exterior door handle fastener.
Step 38

Screw in the exterior door handle fastener. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 39

Install the cover on the exterior door handle fastener.
Step 40

Tighten the fasteners of the protective cover of the door. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 nm torque.
Step 41

Attach the wiring harness to the protective cover of the door.
Step 42

Attach the speaker connector.
Step 43

Attach the wiring harness to the protective cover of the door.
Step 44

Attach the mirror adjuster connector to the door.
Step 45

Attach the wiring harness to the protective cover of the door.
Step 46

Remove the masking tape.
Step 47

Lower the window glass and install it to its mounting seat in the window raiser mechanism.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when lowering it.
Step 48

Screw in the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold the glass when screwing in the fasteners.Do not apply too much force when tightening the fasteners. Overtightening may damage the glass.
Step 49

Tighten the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 6 nm torque.
Step 50

Install the covers on the window raiser fasteners.
Step 51

Attach the mirror adjuster connector to the control unit.
Step 52

Attach the power window connector to the door card.
Step 53

Attach the door lock actuator cable.
Step 54

Reinstall the door card.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: door lock – SKODA FABIA Combi (6Y5). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
Step 55

Screw in the door armrest fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 56

Reinstall the door armrest panel. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 57

Screw in the door card fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 58

Close the car door.

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