hi TMB,

 

are these plugs easy to use or do I need a soldering iron?

what about 2nd hand door loom, would this be easiest option?

34 minutes ago, craigsvrs said:

hi TMB,

 

are these plugs easy to use or do I need a soldering iron?

what about 2nd hand door loom, would this be easiest option?

 

Hi Craig, I've never used one of those plugs that you have to assemble with the loose pins so not sure but it looks like they just crimp. You can buy them with some wire already attached though but you'd have to solder or otherwise join the wires to your harness. It's easy enough if you're good at that stuff.

 

I guess a used door loom is also an idea if you're not good at soldering or whatever.

Edited 26 May, 20197 yr by TMB

Decided to get a 2nd hand door loom and new lock. What size/type socket do I need to remove door lock?

The two bolts holding the door lock to the door are 8mm XZN spline.

 

 

There is a certain procedure to removing the lock unit as it is connected to the exterior door handle by a short bowden cable which has to be released. It has plastic teeth on it which engage into corresponding teeth on the door handle so that its tension can be adjusted. It has to be adjusted correctly on refitting.

 

The lock unit end of the cable has a shaped plastic piece which fits into a hole in the lock unit metal arm. Rotate the plastic piece and the cable will pull out of the arm. You can do this once the lock unit is out of the door.

 

 

 

Edited 28 May, 20197 yr by TMB

Info about removing the lock cylinder to release bowden cable...

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/113882-removing-a-door-handle-fabia-and-octavia/

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/53438-replacing-fabia-door-lock-barrel/

 

Many thanks for the info.

can I just ask what the part number is for the clips for  re attaching the door panel please.

can I get these from TPS?

These, item 39? https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2007-453/8/867-867000/#39

6Y0 867 260

TPS should have them, yes.

many thanks again.

Also available on ebay. I've bought from this company before and they are reliable and the clips are good quality...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-FABIA-INTERIOR-DOOR-PANEL-CARD-TRIM-CLIPS/192216223813?fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda|Model%3AFabia+I&hash=item2cc0fad045:g:1xgAAOxyfS1R4YAF