How to carry out replacement: Tail Lights 1.9 TDI Skoda Octavia Mk2 Estate
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.8 TSI 4x4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear light OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tools you'll need:
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
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Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Professionals recommend:
  • Replace both rear lights at the same time.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left rear lights.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the rear light access cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the wiring harness from the rear light.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the rear light to the car body. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the rear light.
    Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the light bulb from the rear light housing.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the bulb holder together with the bulbs.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the bulb holder together with the bulbs.
    Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.Avoid touching the bulb glass. The finger marks left on it may cause failure.
  11. Step 11
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    Install the new rear light.
    Replacement: rear light – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.
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