Hi all

Have just bought a used 2019 Octavia estate and the previous owner removed the webbing straps in the right side recess of the boot.

What is the process to remove the side trim/carpet in the boot (where the bag hooks are) so that I can thread new straps into the slots? I can see various screws but don't want to break anything so would appreciate any advice. (I did a search but didn't find a guide, please do point me towards one if this exists).

Thanks in advance for your help!

Edited 1 February1 Feb by Alex_857

I have the 2016 with a variable boot floor, so there might be a few differences if you don't have this - I imagine there will be fewer things to remove.
There are a variety of bolts and screws, so I hope you have a comprehensive toolkit!

Start by putting the back seats down and clearing the boot of anything, including under the variable floor if you have it. The spare wheel well is fine, if you have extra stuff in there it may need to be pushed to the side for one of the future steps - but you don't need to remove the spare wheel.

The plastic trim on the D pillar needs to be removed - just grip the top where it meets the roof lining and pull towards the back seats, it should come away without too many issues - mind you don't break the plastic clips at the bottom of it.

This exposes a T25 screw near the rearmost corner of the boot side glass

The two black plastic netting hooks (the bulbous double-ended ones) need to be removed; these use a T20.

There's another T20 screw in the hole where the parcel shelf sits

Pull down the bag hooks, and there's a T30 bolt behind each of them

The fold-down metal loop nearer the back seats can be removed. This has a little plastic cover which you can flip down when the loop is down, and this exposes an M8 spline bolt. If you don't have a bit for this, you can probably get away with leaving it if you're just replacing the strap.

If you've got a variable boot floor, you can remove the plastic siding it sits on, and you'll need to remove the cubby holder for the roof bars. You'll need a T45 for the big plastic nuts - be gentle!

You'll also need to remove the trim that runs along the middle of the back inside of the boot - this shrouds the boot latch for the boot lid to lock to.
This has two T45 plastic nuts down low in the spare wheel well, and two plastic trim clips at each end, which require the top part to be lifted to unlock them so they can be removed. A knife or a flathead screwdriver will work, but a trim removal tool with two prongs is best.

Then there are four metal clips along the topside of this trim piece - these should unclip just by pulling it up. I find it easiest to start on the left or right and pull it upwards, making sure the bottom clears from the two fixed threads in the wheel well that you removed the plastic nuts from earlier.

There might be a plastic trim clip holding the boot side trim in place that was concealed by the middle trim piece you just removed; this needs removing same as the other two earlier.

Remove the boot light - the bottom should pull out and you can just unplug the black connector.

There may be different things you can see on yours. If it looks like it's holding that trim piece in, it probably is, so remove it.

There are two plastic bits on the end of the plastic side trim that runs around the boot opening, these jut into the metal frame, so require some gentle prying upwards, such that the trim can be pulled away from the frame.
Then it's just a case of pulling gently and unhooking the carpet and plastic trim from some fixed attachment points. If you pull the trim far enough, it can disconnect it's little plastic clips from the C pillar trim, and may also unclip the trim that runs alongside the backs of the rear passenger seats. This can all be popped back in afterwards.

Once you've pulled the trim piece out, just do what you need to do, and then put it all back in reverse order.

I'll be doing the same operation to my boot to replace part of the variable floor in a few days, so I can make a video on it if need be - just let me know.

Wow, thank you for the comprehensive response!

I do have the variable boot floor so the full explanation is much appreciated

If you can bear to make a video, I would be very grateful - I'm sure it would be a very useful resource for others as well!

Thanks again.

On 03/02/2026 at 15:19, Alex_857 said:

Wow, thank you for the comprehensive response!

I do have the variable boot floor so the full explanation is much appreciated

If you can bear to make a video, I would be very grateful - I'm sure it would be a very useful resource for others as well!

Thanks again.

Will do on the video

I’m currently waiting on the parts to arrive from Czech Republic, I’ll post in here when I’ve made it, it should be next week.

On 03/02/2026 at 15:19, Alex_857 said:

Wow, thank you for the comprehensive response!

I do have the variable boot floor so the full explanation is much appreciated

If you can bear to make a video, I would be very grateful - I'm sure it would be a very useful resource for others as well!

Thanks again.

On 04/02/2026 at 15:56, SpaceWalrus said:

Will do on the video

I’m currently waiting on the parts to arrive from Czech Republic, I’ll post in here when I’ve made it, it should be next week.

"Next week" he says...

Sorry for the delay - I don't have a garage, so I was waiting for the rain to stop.

Anyhow - here's the video:
Remove Boot/Luggage Compartment Trim Skoda Octavia Mk3 Estate

I doubt I'll win a BAFTA, but I've done my best with an old iPhone and a GoPro.

Any questions, put them in this thread or in the video comments, and I'll answer them in due course.