Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical System | Instruments, GCI | Dash panel insert

Relacing shield with transparent washer

Note

t	The shield with transparent washer must be replaced in a dust-free area, while doing so ensure maximum cleanliness.

t	The new shield with transparent washer varies depending on the type and year of manufacture, see → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.

–	Remove dash panel insert → Chapter.

Caution

Do not touch the needles of the displays! There is the risk of damage to the correct calibration or the stepper motor!

Vehicles up to MY 2008:

–	Carefully unlatch the shield with transparent washer from the latch clips -arrows-.

Vehicles as of MY 2009:

–	Unscrew securing bolts -arrows-.

–	Carefully unlatch the shield with transparent washer from the latch clips -arrows-.

All vehicles:

Carefully remove dust and dirt from the new transparent washer and the visible part of the dash panel insert (e.g. blow out).

–	Make sure the new shield with transparent washer is correctly inserted into the latch clips in the dash panel insert and the reset dowel into the opening of the transparent washer.

Note

Before the shield latches fully into position, make sure that all the tabs are correctly inserted, so that the insert frame is not scratched.

Vehicles as of MY 2009:

–	Screw in fixing screws -arrows- (0.8 Nm).

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