How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 16V Skoda Fabia 6y5
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Skoda Fabia 6Y5 – replacement guide

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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) 1.4 16V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Skoda Fabia 6Y5.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  8. Step 8
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    Secure the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Skoda Fabia 6Y5. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  19. Step 19
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  20. Step 20
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
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