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How to Change the Number Plate Bulb on the Skoda Octavia

Model: Skoda Octavia MK 2, 1Z - Years 2004-2012
Part: Light bulb

This guide outlines the main steps to remove and replace the number plate bulbs on the Skoda Octavia. First, move to the rear of the car and open the boot lid. Then use a Torx screwdriver to unscrew the screws of the light unit, subsequently removing the small bulb from the number plate, as illustrated in the video. Now install the new light, inserting it in the correct orientation; repeat the same procedure to replace the other number plate bulb, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 19 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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