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 III Combi (5E5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.4 TSI G-TEC, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.2 TSI, SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5) 1.2 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for Octavia III Combi (5E5) and other SKODA models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). 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
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA OCTAVIA Combi (5E5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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