Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing engine   Note t  The engine is removed downwards together with the gearbox. t  All cable straps that have been loosened or cut open when the engine was removed must be fitted again in the same location when the engine is installed again. t  The hose connections are secured with screw-type clips, spring-type clips or clamp-type clips. Always replace clamp-type clips with spring-type clips or screw -type clips. t  Fuel hoses at the engine must only be secured with spring-type clips. The use of clamp-type or screw-type clips is not allowed. t  It is recommended to use pliers for spring-type clips to fit the spring-type clips (e.g. -VAS 5024- or -V.A.G 1921-) t  Pay attention to the correct assignment of the connectors, if necessary mark. –  On models fitted with a coded radio set, pay attention to the coding; determine if necessary. –  Disconnect the earth strap from the battery with the ignition off. –  Remove the engine cover.

–  Detach air guide hose at throttle valve connection and at vent housing of the crankcase ventilation -arrows-. –  Disconnect ventilation hose -1- and -2-. –  Unplug connector -3- for air mass meter. –  Remove intake hose -4- for secondary air pump. –  Unscrew bolts -5- and -6-, remove air filter housing. –  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27. –  Open the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir. –  Raise vehicle with a lift platform → Inspection and Maintenance.

–  If fitted, unbolt bracket -1- for vehicle level sensor -G78- in left wheelhouse -arrows-. –  Remove noise insulation in middle as well as on left and right, remove air guide parts on outside first of all, –  Position drip tray (e.g. -V.A.G 1306-) under the engine.

–  Turn the drain plug -arrow- on the radiator to the left and draw backwards, if necessary fit auxiliary hose onto connection.

–  In addition, detach coolant hose at bottom of oil cooler -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain.

–  Unbolt earth strap -1-. –  Detach cables -3- and -4- at starter. –  Separate plug connection -2- and pull out of fixture. –  Detach cables from fixture at starter and place down to the side.

–  Unbolt cable -1- of terminal 30/B+ at alternator. –  Detach plug connection -2- of terminal D+. –  Unscrew cable clamp -3-. –  Detach cable from fixture. –  If fitted, unplug connector of pressure switch -F88 - at power steering pump.