2014 Skoda Octavia glovebox removal and refitting to access fuse box

How to remove and replace the glove box door on a right hand drive (RHD) Skoda Octavia MKIII (2013 onwards).
Note that I sold this car in early 2017 so my knowledge is limited. If you need assistance with any Skoda related issues please visit www.briskoda.n... where there is a lot of very useful info.

[@rodbowes5309]

Just bought an Octavia and had the devil's own job understanding the handbook instructions. This video saved me so much time and cut the cursing down to almost zero. Thanks for taking the time to produce this!

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks for your kind comments. I blew the accessory fuse using a tyre pump when the car was a few months old and even the dealer struggled with the instructions. You just know this is going to happen at midnight in the pouring rain at the side of a motorway and it's bound to be the wipers or headlamp fuses that pop, so that's not the time to discover what a pig of a design this is!

[@chippy7878]

That could've been a lot worse without your video. Cheers mate

[@BernhardHofmann]

We need more videos like this. I fully understand and appreciate the difficulty of holding three things with two hands. Thank you for persevering and sharing this guide. You have my thumbs up!

[@splidge2000]

Thanks for the vid. Whoever designed this system at Skoda wants shooting.

[@Hobartian1]

I have owned cars for nearly sixty years and this is the worst access to fuses that I have ever encountered. Like to see a Skoda technician replacing a fuse while on the road in heavy rain and in the middle of the night.

[@smartchip]

At 100 ( or whatever a main dealer, charges) quid an hour, takes how long for checking a fuse? About ten mins, so that's about 16 quid, rounded up to the hour, 100, to check a fuse!!!!! Replacement? That's 5, bill, Designed to not last and to make the maximum for vag group,

[@RichardOzanne]

Indeed. Wait until you need to change a front indicator bulb. The bumper has to come off, so I'm told. That'll be £150+ for a 50p bulb.

[@macameron9]

Great video. Would have been lost or breaking stuff without it.

[@dhutch2000]

Perfect. Just the video needed.

[@D-2-the-no]

good video.... but you dont need to remove the side panel or use any tools 1/open the glovebox 2/ Pull the box off the 2 bottom hinges 3/ the damper will then be the right position to come out of the glovebox attachment. 10 second job

[@bulky800]

Thankyou what a mission

[@davidwalker2418]

Superb! Helped me fix a loose connection on my Skoda’s fuseboard. Thanks for posting this

[@brian9731]

I would've eventually worked out all the stuff you explained but only after hours of effing and blinding, so sincerely thank you!

[@RichardOzanne]

I did swear a bit the first time I did it ;) Once you know where everything is it's not too bad.

[@alanpaterson6955]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video and help others. 👍

[@bobgrace5149]

Excellent video. Saved a lot of time trying work out the procedure from the handbook!

[@michaelnixon1930]

Thanks for this. Sorted me out today and saved a trip to the garage!

[@DavePawson]

Thanks Rick.

[@kevinliffey7362]

Thanks so much. Didn't realise until I saw this that what Skoda calls a "brake rod" is a DAMPER, and needs to be manually extended before replacing.

[@robinsomerville1794]

Amazing help thanks. Quick tip though - you can attach the damper before you clip the bottom of the glove box in. Much easier than the fiddly bit of trying to do it afterwards.

[@szilardtube]

Thanks mate. This vid helped me to find out how to replace the cabin filter too.

[@darrenkirkham82]

Why do they make it so complicated?

[@RichardOzanne]

It's a left hand drive car converted to right hand drive. They just got lazy and extended the loom rather than going the whole hog.

[@kurtw7964]

I'm just about to embark on this undoubtedly frustrating journey to replace the 12v fuse in my Skoda. Thank you for this video, it gives me hope

[@RichardOzanne]

Once you've done it 2 or 3 times it's quite easy. The hardest part is getting the damper back in place at the end.

[@alanlake5220]

What a arse of a job, just to replace a fuse !!

[@davidashton6406]

What a rummy design by Skoda

[@RichardOzanne]

You're right there. It's all down to Skoda (and VAG as a whole) converting a LHD car to RHD on the cheap!!

[@davidashton6406]

Glad you did n't blame BREXIT

[@pspr33]

Did this this morning and I didn't even realise the glovebox should be dampened as whoever has worked on it in the past has not put the dampener bar back when they've finished - and I can understand why! Thanks for the video (and good to see you didn't cut it to show the difficulty you have doing it).

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks for your kind comments. Indeed, it was a complete *%*&%*£ of job to do! Very poor design IMO.🤬

[@stephenkeppie1308]

Thanks, both Halfords and Qwiklube didn't reinstall correctly but your video made me an expert!

[@RichardOzanne]

Hi Stuart, Thanks for the comments. Hard to hold that camera while wielding a screwdriver and torch :) Dash cam wiring is my next job. I've extended the live 12V from the fuse box to a pair of 12V sockets in the little cubby hole next to the driver's knee. From there I'll be running a USB cable up the right side door aperture (under the rubber seal if I can) and across under the edge of the roof lining to the mirror where the dash cam sits. I doubt I'll be able to film it though as it's going to be a lot of trial and error and 2 hands very full. Once that's done the other socket will feed the Satnav which is mounted on the centre air vents above the Infotainment unit. I could simple drop a USB cable to the USB port just in front of the gear stick but then I'll lose my traffic data. Jury's still out on how to do that one without wires showing everywhere! Good luck with yours. Nice cars and well built despite a few negative comments and minor niggles, but that's the internet for you.

[@barryblackwood6050]

Thanks so much. (I am on my husband's account.) The rear wiper isn't working in the Skoda. Lots of rain & he is over 500km away in another state. I took off the side panel & scratched my head. Once it stops raining I am going to try. Don't have enough room under cover to open the door wide enough to fiddle about properly..... Bless you. ❤️🙏

[@hilarywatts9516]

Thanks so much for this. As others have said, the manual is no help at all. At least now I understand what's needed in order to remove the glovebox.

[@robertross7466]

Thank you, this is very helpful. The Skoda handbook is useless in describing how to do this. It would have been impossible without your help. I would add 2 things. A head torch and some blue tack. The latter is used to hold the soft close arm in place as you re-insert he glovebox. Otherwise is falls out of its housing requiring removal of the glovebox and starting again. I did that 3 times until I had the blutack idea. Once in place and the hinge clipped in you can then re engage the soft close arm and remove the blue tack.

[@TheMagpiejefe]

Rick-couldn't have done this without your video. Couldn't fathom the manual. Why didn't they leave these fuses where they used to be.Thank you very much indeed!

[@groy10001]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful fixed the fuse took the glove box out no problem 👍

[@bobmerrison9178]

Thanks for this, I needed to check a fuse. I found it easier to fit the damper before fitting the door to the hinges.

[@rossogier6942]

Is that a Guernsey Parking clock I spy in the door bin?

[@RichardOzanne]

It is indeed Mr O :)

[@bobminchin]

Thanks for this. A real life saver as I'd never have got there without your video

[@Capochin950]

That looked very difficult.I don’t think I could that without getting it wrong and breaking something.I’ll take it to the garage to be safe.

[@RichardOzanne]

It was fiddly to do but not too hard. Trying to hold the camera made it a lot harder. The first time I did it I forgot to reconnect the damper so ended up doing it again, hence the video. The only thing I would say regarding using a dealer - if you need to change a headlamp/wiper fuse on a motorway at night and/or in the rain then (unless you have AA/RAC/GF etc cover) it's worth knowing how to do it.

[@kevinhodge9808]

Thank you, Rick, got a 2017 model and i thought i may have damaged the damper, but after watching the video it made me realise that i had done it correctly, to access fuse for 12 v socket in front cabinet, much appreciated post

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Cheers. I will need this to wire my radar detector soon. 👍🇬🇧

[@jcilund]

Thanks for the video, it was very useful in opening the glove box on a 2018 Octavia. The shape might have changed, but it is possible to release and latch the damper without removing the side panel. To remove the box, I first released the box then the damper to open. When putting it back on, I got the box as close as possible to a half-opened position, latched the fully extended damper then pushed the glove box in... but it's fiddly ;) Good luck!

[@russbeck2]

Fiddly but worked a treat, thanks for the vid.

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks. Yes VERY fiddly!! A right PITA, to be honest. Imagine having to stop on a motorway in the rain to replace a headlamp fuse :O

[@andyandmaryperkins-home3541]

Thanks for video. Most helpful. Design remains the same for 2019 model - and seemed to me to be a little less fiddly to unclip/re-clip the damper than for 2014 model. Apart from making sure the damper is fully extended, you also need to watch out that the damper doesn't rotate and fall out of the key-hole shape that holds it into the side of the glove box otherwise you've got to pull out the glove box and start the re-attachment process again.

[@t16hpl]

Hi, I have the elegance model which has the silver trim above glove box, the trim has developed an annoying rattle, would I be able to access the rear of the trim using this method?? Thanks in advance

[@RichardOzanne]

Honest answer is I don't know, but you should be able to see if you can get access if you drop the glovebox down. A good place for info on these cars is www.briskoda.net/forums/ Good luck with it. I hate it when trim starts to rattle.

[@AM-un5eb]

Absolutely dumb design seriously the worst ever. Nightmare to put 1 simple f-ing fuse what sheer stupidity

[@anj8309]

Really helpful thanks pal

[@stuzyk]

Nice video, I have a new octavia on order and am planning dash cam install, your video really helped. Do you have any more on the actual routing of wiring up the pillar, or any advice... Cheers

[@paulrichter3081]

Thanks, great help

[@markrichardson4869]

I would never have figured that out on my own - made the process so easy - thanks a million !

[@RichardOzanne]

You're welcome!

[@buaan]

Good video, thanks for sharing.

[@KevinBaughen]

Thanks for that, it has really helped me to decide not to try and remove that damn glovebox... I do not have the patience to try and re-attach the damper :-( Could Skoda have made that job any harder I wonder?

[@nicwentzel9094]

this was driving me crazy. Thanks

[@deenunya7735]

Would help not standing on Gravel, might hear you Better light could see Sod all for that damoer and hook points, and a Stesdy Cam

[@retiredbri]

Rick Thanks for this video. It saved me £'s and a 50mile round trip to a Skoda Garage. You are a star.

[@RichardOzanne]

+retiredbri You're welcome. Pleased to have saved someone other than myself a few £££

[@doubleplazroblox3944]

Putting back the glove box clips is the trickest part even having put the extended clip on the main ones are something to have patience with.

[@theboyboland]

Cheers man...really helpful!

[@MrSonicAdvance]

This is great! Thanks!

[@maxa4430]

seat toledo 2014 how open fuse box to replace cigarete fuse

[@RichardOzanne]

I don't know, Max. I would think the fuse box is in a similar location to the Skoda's but that is just a guess.

[@maxa4430]

@@RichardOzanne thank you

[@asifr8962]

Great video Rick, helped me out a lot, you need a degree to understand the handbook. Also is the fuse for the cig lighter 20amp ? Could you also make some videos on changing brake light bulbs, taking the unit off seems awkward Thanks again

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks Asif. Sorry but I sold the Octavia in January so no more videos of that car, and I can't remember the fuse rating. I think it was either 15 or 20 amp though (180 watts max would be 15 amps plus a little in reserve so 20 is probably about right), but please do check your handbook to be sure. Cheers Rick

[@brianchristie1055]

@@RichardOzanne From looking at related threads on the Briskoda forums, the pictures which some members have posted show it as 20 amps.

[@7outlandish]

Great video! can you please make a video how to remove the plastic trim around the radio for Octavia III (2014) ?

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks Towfik. I'm making videos as I need to do jobs which I can't find online, so it could be a while before I need to pull the facia out. Next one will be soon but another car - changing exhaust and an Alfa Romeo

[@7outlandish]

ok, thanks for your reply. will keep an eye.

[@maxa4430]

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[@castrolgtx5064]

Thanks for taking the time to share this, I have one today for a service and the cigarette lighter isn’t working. Job done now thanks again.

[@RichardOzanne]

Exactly my problem and why (after a few attempts) I decided to post the video. Glad to be able to help :)

[@sekon2008ify]

Which fuse is the cig lighter . Mine stopped working today . Thanks

[@MohamedSaad-cl6nl]

hi. how can i remove & replace the sun visor of skoda octavia A7

[@RichardOzanne]

Sorry I have sold the car now so no longer have access to see.

[@MohamedSaad-cl6nl]

thanks, best regards

[@tmousse1163]

you need to remove little covers, and use correct tool to reach inside and squeeze together two little bits of metal, which when pressed together release off the roof . I used thin nose pliers, but caused some damage to the metal clips. go to car breakers and practice first.

[@dickturpin1815]

mother of Jesus...why oh whay did they have to make it so awkward to access the fuse panel for. Daft. Even the mechanics at skoda could eaily break the plastice clips trying to get the glove box reset in place. Assine design

[@RichardOzanne]

2 words.... Cost Saving. Cheaper to make all their cars in LHD format then install the wheel and pedals on the right than it is to have a separate assembly line solely for RHD electrics I would guess.