Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing   Note t  If the toothed belt is replaced when carrying out engine repair (apart from regular change interval), it should be entered in the Service Schedule! t  Observe safety measures and rules for cleanliness when working on vehicles with liquefied petroleum gas system (LPG) → Chapter.

–  If present, remove engine cover -arrows-. –  Disconnect the vacuum hose to the activated charcoal filter at the solenoid valve -N80-.   WARNING The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system lay cleaning cloths around the connection point. Reduce pressure by carefully releasing the connection point.

–  Disconnect the fuel feed line -2-, to do so pull the unlocking button. –  Disconnect the vacuum hose -1- to the activated charcoal filter, to do so press the unlocking button. –  Pull activated charcoal filter with its attached lines to the top out of the bracket.

–  Unbolt bracket -3- for activated charcoal filter. –  Unscrew bolts on filler neck for windshield washer fluid reservoir -2-. –  Disconnect the line to the -F66- switch for the coolant shortage warning light at the expansion bottle -1-. –  Unscrew the coolant expansion bottle and lay with connected lines to one side. –  Remove V-ribbed belt → Chapter.

–  Remove holder -2- and tensioning device -1- for V-ribbed belt. –  Remove top toothed belt guard.

–  To remove, turn fixing screw -1- in vertical position. –  Raise securing tabs -arrows- and remove top toothed belt guard. –  Remove the middle sound dampening system → Body Work; Rep. gr.50.

–  Rotate the crankshaft at the central bolt of the crankshaft toothed belt sprocket in direction of rotation of engine and position on TDC marking for cylinder 1 -arrows-.

–  Simultaneously the front marking on the camshaft sprocket must be aligned with the marking on the rear toothed belt guard -arrows-. If necessary rotate crankshaft on a further 1 revolution.

–  Unscrew crankshaft-belt pulley.   Note To loosen and tighten the crankshaft-belt pulley, counterhold with ring spanner at the central bolt.

–  Unscrew bottom and middle toothed belt guard -arrows-. –  Remove the cooling water tank cover → Body Work; Rep. gr.66.

–  Position supporting device -T30099- and base -T30099/1-. –  Hang the hook of the spindle on the lifiting eye. –  Pre-tension the engine.

–  Release screws -1- and -2- and remove connecting stud. –  Release screws -3…6- and remove engine mount console.

–  Release screws -1…3- and remove engine support.   Note To slacken the bolts of the engine support, raise or lower engine slightly with spindle of the supporting device -T30099 -. –  Mark the direction of rotation of the toothed belt with chalk or a felt-tip pen. –  Loosen nut for tensioning pulley by a few turns. –  Remove timing belt.