When to replace the Fuel Filter on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.8 T 4x4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) RS 1.8 T, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.4 16V, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.4, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 2.0, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.8 T, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.6, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.8, SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Fuel Filter for OCTAVIA (1U2) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 7
Ratchet wrench
Fuel line pliers
Fluid container
Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the fuel door.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
  3. Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Clean the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 5
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  5. Step 6
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  6. Step 7
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    Loosen the fuel filter fasteners. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the fuel supply lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the fuel supply lines from the fuel filter. Use fuel line pliers.
    Replacement: fuel filter – SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2). AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the fuel lines. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.
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