When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your SKODA OCTAVIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 1.9 TDI, SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 1.9 D 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 – Poly V-Belt for Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Tools you might need:
Combination spanner #16
Torx bit T25
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
    How to change Poly V-Belt on SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 5
    How to replace SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 1.9 TDI 2001 Poly V-Belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  3. Step 6
    SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) 1.9 D 2002 Poly V-Belt replacement: free workshop manuals
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 7
    Changing Poly V-Belt on SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 1.9 D 2003 by yourself
    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  5. Step 8
    How to remove SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9 TDI 2004 Poly V-Belt - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  6. Step 9
    How to replace Poly V-Belt on SKODA Octavia I Box Body / Estate (1U5) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly. Make sure that the V-ribbed belt is properly tensioned.
  7. Step 10
    How hard is it to do yourself: Poly V-Belt replacement on SKODA Octavia I Kasten / Kombi (1U5) 1.9 TDI 2006 - download illustrated guide
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  8. Step 11
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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