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How to Change the Heater Radiator on a Skoda Fabia MK1

Model: Skoda Fabia 6Y, Mark1 - Years 1999-2007
Part: Heater core

This guide outlines the main steps to disassemble and replace the internal heater radiator of the first-generation Skoda Fabia. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the lower plastic cover of the centre tunnel, unscrewing the side screws; open the bonnet and disconnect the two heater radiator pipes by loosening the metal clips. Next, disconnect the internal pipes to remove the heater radiator, as illustrated in the video; then reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 29 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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