1997 SKODA OCTAVIA air condition

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Removing and installing radiator
Notes:
Always replace seals and gaskets.
Lifting vehicle with lift platform page 10-1,
Removing and installing engine.
Special tools, testers and aids required Torque wrench 5...50 Nm (e.g. V.A.G 1331)
Wire
Removing
- Drain coolant page 19-3.
- Unplug connector of thermostatic switch
(F18) -1- and separate plug connections -2- and -3- at the fan shroud (press locking cat- ches).
- Detach coolant hoses at connection fitting of the radiator (pull off retaining clip).
Models with air conditioning
- Unscrew the 4 bolts -arrows- attaching the
condenser.
Important!
The refrigerant circuit of the air conditioning sys-tem must not be opened.
Note: In order to avoid damage to the condenser andalso to the refrigerant pipes/hoses, ensure that
the pipes and hoses are not over-tensioned,kinked or bent.

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Models with air conditioning
- Pull out radiator slightly together with conden-
ser.
- Detach clip -arrow- for attaching refrigerant
pipe.
Continued for all models
- Remove fan shroud (4 bolts).
Note: When removing and installing the fan shroud,ensure that the radiator ribs are not damaged.
- Carefully take out the radiator downward. Installing Installation is performed in the reverse order; pay attention to the following points:
- Tighten thermostatic switch -1- to
35 Nm.
- Fit on the brackets -2- and -3- at the radiator, as illustrated.
- Tighten the bolts for attaching the fan shroud and radiator mounts to
10 Nm.
- On models with air conditioning, tighten the bolts for attaching condenser and bracketsfor refrigerant pipes to10 Nm.
- Replace O-rings in the connection fittings of the coolant hoses.
- Insert drain plug for coolant.
- Fill system with coolant ⇒ page 19-3.
- Install headlights: ⇒ Electrical System; Repair Group 94; Re- moving and installing headlights
- Electrical connections and routing: ⇒ Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations binder

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Testing fuel pump
Special tools, testers and aids required
Hand-held multimeter (e.g. V.A.G 1526)
Wrench for union nut (e.g. MP 1-227)
Adapter cable set (e.g. V.A.G 1594)
Current flow diagram
Test conditions
Holding pressure o.k.; testing:
1.8 ltr./92 kW Engine, Motronic Fuel Injection and Ignition System; Repair Group 24;
Testing fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure
Battery voltage at least 12 V
Fuse 28 o.k.
Fuse filter o.k.
Test procedure
- Switch on ignition. The fuel pump should be heard to operate. (A second mechanic may be required if there is a high level of surrounding noise) If the fuel pump does not run:
- Switch off ignition.
- Connect remote control V.A.G 1348/3A with adapter cable V.A.G 1348/3-2 page 20-8.
- Operate remote control.If the fuel pump runs:
Test fuel pump relay: 1.8 ltr./92 kW Engine, Motronic Fuel Injection and Ignition System; Repair Group 24; Servicing Motronic fuel injection system; testing fuel pump relay and actuation