When to replace the Pollen Filter on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 20V, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 SDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 T, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.4 16V, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.8 T 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 2.0 4x4, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) RS 1.8 T, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Combi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 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 – Pollen Filter for Octavia I Combi (1U5) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). List of the tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the plastic panel fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the plastic panel.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  5. Step 7
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    Press on the cabin filter retainer to release it.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the cabin filter.
  7. Step 9
    Switch on the air recirculation mode.
    Step 10
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    Clean the mounting seat of the cabin filter.
  8. Step 11
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    Install a new filter element into the frame.
    Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Take care to only use quality filters.
  9. Step 12
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (1U5). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
  10. Step 13
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    Snap the cabin filter back in place.
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