1997 SKODA OCTAVIA dimensions

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Edition 08.96

Basic information Procedure for accident repairs


Diagnosis of damage Removing adjoining parts Itemising parts required

Is it economic to eliminate
damage by panel beating?yes no





B
A


Protect the vehicle by covering over
undamaged parts Protect the vehicle by covering over
undamagd parts
Repair damaged part by panel beating, with or without filler depending on damage Have new parts primed from inside
Carry out fine filler work (scores, pores) as necessary Eliminate damage by straightening to restore
original shape so that adjoining contour/body dimensions are again correct
Replace fine sealing/chip protection as necessary Cut out damaged part roughly
Remove remaining parts

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OCTAVIAGeneral Notes00
Edition 02.03
S00.5119.56.20
Body dimensions Front body
a - 1328 mm
Distance between the hinge attach- ments.
b - 1119 mm Distance between the suspension strut supports.
c - 1533.5 mm Diagonal dimension between hinge
attachment for engine bonnet - top longitudinal member for wheelhouse. d - 1316 mm
Distance between top longitudinal members for wheelhouse.
All dimensions are quoted without a tolerance figure ± 2 mm. Note: The quoted dimensions simply serve for check- ing purposes. The straightening angle set is decisive.
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Rear floor pan
k - 1270 mm
Distance between suspension mounts.
L - 1716 mm Diagonal dimension between suspen- sion mounts and holes (20 mm
∅) of
the rear side members. m - 946 mm
Distance between the holes (20 mm
∅) of the rear side members.
All dimensions without indication of tolerance ± 2 mm.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OCTAVIARear Body53
Edition 02.03
S00.5119.56.20
Replacement part Rear end panel
Preparing new part
- Match up and tack-weld end panel.
- Check closing and gap dimensions of rear bonnet.
Welding in
- Weld in end panel, weld spot seam
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Only on Estate 4x4
- Additionally weld shielded arc continuous
seam interrupted in the lateral connection
area to the luggage compartment floor.