2000 SKODA FABIA Workshop Manual

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–Remove strainer and clean.
–Use extraction device -1- to extract as much brake flu-
id as possible from the brake fluid reservoir.
–Fill the brake fluid reservoir with new brake fluid.
Vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox
–Fit hose of extraction device -Arrow- onto the bleeder
screw of the master cylinder -1-.
–Open the bleeder screw and by depressing the clutch
pedal allow approx. 0.1 litre of brake fluid to flow out.
–Secure the clutch with the brake pedal depressor, e.g.
-V.A.G 1869/2- in bottom position.
–Tightne bleeder screw and remove the hose.
–Put the clutch pedal in home position.
All vehicles
When changing the brake fluid it is necessary to replenish
the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.
–Fit hose of extraction device -1- onto the bleeder
screw of the rear right wheel.
1)
–Open the bleeder screw and by depressing the brake
pedal allow approx. 0.2 litres of brake fluid to flow out.
–Secure the clutch with the brake pedal depressor, e.g.
-V.A.G 1869/2- in bottom position.
–Tighten bleeder screw and remove the hose.
–Put the brake pedal in home position.
WARNING!
Drained (used) brake fluid must never be used
again.
Sequence: Wheel brake
cylinder, brale caliper,
clutch slave cylinderQuantity of brake fluid that
must flow out of the wheel
brake cylinders or brake
calipers and clutch slave
cylinder:
Rear right 0.2 litres
Rear left 0.2 litres
Front right 0.2 litres
Front left 0.2 litres
Clutch hydraulics 0.1 litres
1)On vehicles with right-hand steering: fit hose of extraction device onto the bleeder screw of the rear left wheel.
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–Repeat the procedure for all wheels in the following
sequence: rear left, front right and front left.
1)
–Insert strainer in the brake fluid reservoir and fill with
brake fluid up to the specified level.
–Inspect pedal position and idle travel at brake pedal.
Idle travel: max. 1/3 of pedal travel.
Vehicles with ABS or ABS/EDL:
A road test on such models must be carried out after
bleeding the brake system. While doing so perform at
least one ABS adjustment!
Inspecting the brake fluid level
Use only fresh genuine brake fluid FMVSS 571.116 DOT
4.
The brake fluid must not be above the „MAX“ marking to
prevent fluid flowing out of the reservoir.
Delivery Inspection
The brake fluid level during the delivery inspection should
be at the „MAX“ marking.
Inspection Service:
–The brake fluid level (volume) must always be as-
sessed on the basis of the brake pad wear. When driv-
ing a slight drop in the brake fluid level occurs as a
result of wear-and-tear and the automatic slack ad-
justment of the brake pads.
–If the fluid brake level is on the „MIN“ marking or slight-
ly above, it is not necessary to top up the brake fluid if
the brake pads have practically reached their wear
limit.
–If the brake pads are new or far off the brake wear lim-
it, the brake fluid level must be between the „MIN“ and
„MAX“ markings.
–If the brake fluid level has dropped below the „MIN“
marking, it is necessary to inspect the brake system
before topping up the brake fluid ⇒02-5 page 2; car-
ry out repair measure if necessary.
1)for right-hand drive vehicles the following sequence applies: rear right, front left and front right
WARNING!
Brake fluid is toxic. Because of its caustic effect
brake fluid must not come into contact with
paint.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs mois-
ture from the surrounding air . Therefore it
should always be stored in airtight containers.
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Track rod ends: Inspect play, correct at-
tachment and joint boots
–Raise vehicle (wheel clear of the ground) and inspect
play by moving the track rods and wheels. Clearance:
There must not be any play present.
–Inspect attachment.
–Inspect seals for damage and correct installation.
Inspecting tyres (including spare wheel)
Only tyres of the same type may be fitted to the vehicle.
Tyres of the same brand and tread pattern must always
be fitted to wheels on the same axle!
Delivery Inspection:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
Inspection Service:
–Inspect the tyre tread and side wall for damage, if nec-
essary remove any foreign bodies from the tyres, such
as nails or glass splinters.
–Inspect tyres for scrubbing, tread worn down on one
side, porous side walls, cuts and punctures. Any de-
fects found must be advised to the customer and the
customer's attention must be drawn to any necessary
repair measures!
Inspecting tyre wear
–The wear pattern on the front tyres makes it possible
to assess whether it is necessary to inspect the wheel
toe and camber:
♦The formation of ridges on the tyre tread is an indica-
tion of wheel toe errors.
♦Tread worn on one side is usually attributable to cam-
ber errors.
–If such signs of wear are found, determine the cause
by checking the chassis alignment (repair measure).
Note
WARNING!
Tyres that are more than 6 years old must only be
used in case of emergency and while driving very
carefully.

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Inspecting the tyre tread depth (includ-
ing spare wheel) and entering
This value may differ in individual countries as a result of
differing statutory requirements.
If the tyre tread depth is close to the legal minimum, in
other words if no further tread exists at the points around
the circumference of the tyre at which the 1.6 mm high
wear indicators are positioned, the customer should be
informed of the necessary repair measures.
Tightening wheel bolts to specific torque
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Torque wrench
Tightening torque for steel and light alloy wheels 120 Nm.
Inspecting the tyre inflation pressure (in-
cluding spare wheel) and correcting the
tyre inflation pressure if necessary
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Tyre inflation pressure tester
♦The tyre inflation pressures are indicated on a stick-
er,which is affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap.
♦The tyre inflation pressures indicated on the sticker
apply only to the tyres when cold. Do not reduce the
higher inflation pressure of warm tyres.
♦If winter tyres are fitted, the relevant tyre inflation pres-
sure should be increased by 0.2 bar/20 kPa.
Tyre inflation pressure table
The instructions in the Workshop Repairs Manual always
have priority over those for the vehicle.
FABIA
Note
Note
Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
1.0 ltr./37 kW
1.2 ltr./40 kW
1.2 ltr./47 kW
1.4 ltr./44 kW
1.4 ltr./50 kW
1.4 ltr./55 kW
1.4 ltr./74 kW
2.0 ltr./85 kW155/80 R13 230/2,3 220/2,2 230/2,3 250/2,5
165/70 R14 210/2,1 200/2,0 210/2,1 260/2,6
185/60 R14 220/2,2 200/2,0 230/2,3 270/2,7
185/55 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
195/50 R15 210/2,1 210/2,1 230/2,4 270/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8

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FABIA COMBI1.9 ltr./47 kW SDI
1.4 ltr./55 kW TDI
PD165/70 R14 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8
185/60 R14 210/2,1 190/1,9 230/2,3 270/2,7
185/55 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
195/50 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
205/45 R16 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8
1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI185/60 R14 230/2,3 210/2,1 250/2,5 280/2,8
185/55 R15 210/2,1 200/2,0 220/2,2 270/2,7
195/50 R15 230/2,3 210/2,1 250/2,5 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 200/2,0 240/2,4 280/2,8
1.9 ltr./96 kW TDI
PD205/45 R16 230/2,3 220/2,2 250/2,5 280/2,8
185/55 R15 230/2,3 210/2,1 250/2,5 280/2,8 Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
1.2 ltr./40 kW
1.2 ltr./47 kW
1.4 ltr./44 kW
1.4 ltr./50 kW
1.4 ltr./55 kW
1.4 ltr./74 kW
2.0 ltr./85 kW165/70 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 220/2,2 280/2,8
185/60 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 210/2,1 220/2,2 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 210/2,1 240/2,4 280/2,8
1.9 ltr./47 kW SDI
1.4 ltr./55 kW TDI
PD165/70 R14 230/2,3 210/2,1 230/2,3 300/3,0
185/60 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 220/2,2 290/2,9
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 210/2,1 230/2,3 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 280/2,8

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FABIA SEDAN1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI185/60 R14 220/2,2 220/2,2 230/2,3 290/2,9
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 220/2,2 230/2,3 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 280/2,8
Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
1.2 ltr./40 kW
1.2 ltr./47 kW
1.4 ltr./44 kW
1.4 ltr./50 kW
1.4 ltr./55 kW
1.4 ltr./74 kW
2.0 ltr./85 kW165/70 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 220/2,2 280/2,8
185/60 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 210/2,1 220/2,2 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 210/2,1 240/2,4 280/2,8
1.9 ltr./47 kW SDI
1.4 ltr./55 kW TDI
PD165/70 R14 230/2,3 210/2,1 230/2,3 300/3,0
185/60 R14 220/2,2 210/2,1 220/2,2 290/2,9
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 210/2,1 230/2,3 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 280/2,8
1.9 ltr./74 kW TDI185/60 R14 220/2,2 220/2,2 230/2,3 290/2,9
185/55 R15 220/2,2 210/2,1 230/2,3 280/2,8
195/50 R15 220/2,2 230/2,3 230/2,3 280/2,8
205/45 R16 220/2,2 220/2,2 250/2,5 280/2,8 Engine TyresTyre inflation pressure (kPa/bar)
Partial load Full load
Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle

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02-6 Electrical System
Power windows: Inspecting positioning
If the battery is diconnected the power windows forget
their current position.
Test conditions:
•All car doors closed
The inspection procedure is carried out from the outside
Close window with the car key using the convenience
closing system.
–Turn car key into close position and hold until all the
windows are closed.
–After closing the windows hold the key in the close po-
sition for approximately another 3 seconds.
Electrical components: Check for proper
operation
–Inspect lighting, main headlights, headlight beam con-
trol, fog lights, turn signal lights, hazard warning light
system, tail lights, rear fog lights, reversing lights,
brake lights, parking light control for brightness and
proper operation.
–Inspect interior lights, illuminated storage compart-
ment, illuminated ashtray for proper operation.
–Airbag warning lamps: Check operation ⇒Chapter
02-7.
–Inspect warning buzzer, onboard computer, all switch-
es in centre console as well as on the dash panel and
horn for proper operation.
–Inspect power windows, exterior mirrors (heated and
electrically adjustable), central locking system, infra-
red remote control and convenience closing system
for proper operation
–Inspect heating of front seats for proper operation.
–Inspect radio for proper reception and absence of in-
terference, also inspect speakers ⇒02-6 page 2.
Battery: Testing no-load voltage
Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦Multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526 A-)
Prior to the measurement the vehicle must have been in
the no-load state for at least two hours (no engine starts,
no charging or discharging of battery).
The following procedure applies to measuring the battery
voltage in the no-load state (after at least two hours):
–With the battery installed measure the voltage be-
tween the terminals (ignition switched off).

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If the tester indicates a voltage of 12.5 Volts or more, the
battery is O.K.
If the voltage is less than 12.5 Volts determine the cause
(repair measure).
Battery: Inspecting electrolyte level, top-
ping up with distilled water if necessary
This procedure is not valid for batteries with the sign
„Magic eye“. Test procedure for these batteries
⇒Electrical System; Rep. Gr. 27.
–Inspect electrolyte level:
–The electrolyte level must be between the „MIN“ and
„MAX“ markings.
–Top up the battery with distilled water up to the „MAX“
marking if necessary.
Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of
radio sets fitted with anti-theft coding.
Radio: Check for proper operation
Precise information on how to operate the radio should
be obtained from the operating instructions before in-
specting proper operation of the radio set.
–Switch radio set on and off.
–Operate the volume control.
–Carry out station programming1).
–Inspect station search1).
–Inspect cassette player (insert cassette and play) 1).
–Inspect activation of the anti-theft code of the radio 1).
Setting clock
A rotary knob is provided next to the rev counter for set-
ting the time. The hours (h) are set by turning the knob -1-
to the left, and the minutes (min) are set by turning the
knob to the right:
–By briefly turning the knob the time is advanced by
one hour or one minute. It is possible to move the
hours or minutes back or forward continuously by
Note
WARNING!
When working on the battery wear proper protec-
tion and observe safety precautions.
1)These functions are model specific and are not present on all types of radio sets. For operation refer to Radio Operating Instructions.
Note
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