Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing bearing bracket (Octavia II) Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Pliers -T10005- t  Hose clamp -MP7-602 (3094)- t  Closing tool -T10249/1- Removing   Note After the battery earth strap is disconnected and re-connected, carry out additional operations → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27. –  Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27. –  Remove air filter → Engine; Rep. gr.23. –  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27.   Note When performing the following work, make sure that no brake fluid comes into contact with the frame side rail or the gearbox. If this is the case, these points must be cleaned thoroughly.

–  Pinch off return hose to master cylinder with hose clamp -MP7-602 (3094)- (if the return hose is made out of plastic, do not use the hose clamp -MP7–602-, otherwise the return hose can get damaged).

–  Remove inlet hose -3- at master cylinder (remove plastic return hose -3- at master cylinder and close with a suitable tool e.g. -T10249/1-). –  Unlock locking clip -2- with a screwdriver and detach tube-hose line -1- at master cylinder. –  Clip off clutch position sender -G476- at master cylinder -arrow- and remove with attached connector -4-.   Note When working in the footwell, protect the floor covering with cloths from escaping brake fluid. –  Remove lower part of the dash panel insert on the driver's side → Body Work; Rep. gr.70.

–  Unscrew crash strut -1- in front of the clutch pedal -2-.

–  Unscrew the nuts -2-. –  Remove bracket -1-. Install Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:   Note t  Replace gasket rings → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts. t  Secure all hose connections with hose clamps which comply with the series design → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.

–  Press in tube-hose line -1- with new gasket ring -2- onto the connection of the master cylinder -4-, until the locking clip -3- is heard to click into position. –  For testing pull on the tube-hose line. –  Bleed the clutch control → Chapter. –  Install the damper of the mounting bracket (if present). –  Install the battery tray and battery → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27. –  Install air filter → Engine; Rep. gr.23.   Note After the battery earth strap is disconnected and re-connected, carry out additional operations → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27. –  Connect earth strap of battery → Electrical System; Rep. gr.27.

Tightening torque

Component		Nm
Bearing bracket		→ Chapter
Crash strut to bracket/steering column		9