When to replace the Pollen Filter on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.8 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.8 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI RS, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TSI RS, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.4 TSI G-TEC, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI / TDI RS 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TSI RS, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.0 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TSI RS, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.5 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TSI 4x4, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.5 TSI G-TEC 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 III Combi (5E5) and other SKODA models
Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). List of the tools you'll need:
  • 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.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Pollen Filter on Octavia 5e5 2012 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the glove box.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI 2013 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Press down on the glove box retainers.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the stopper (strap) from the glove box lid.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Pollen Filter on SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2.0 TDI 4x4 2015 by yourself
    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TDI / TDI RS 4x4 2016 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Pollen Filter on SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 2017: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Pollen Filter replacement on Octavia 5e5 1.4 TSI 2018 - download illustrated guide
    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
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