The Skoda 120 LS 1976-1990 Workshop Service Manual is a comprehensive guide for mechanics and DIY enthusiasts looking to repair and maintain their vehicles. This manual covers a wide range of topics, including maintenance schedules, troubleshooting procedures, component removal and installation instructions, and detailed explanations of adjustments and repairs. The manual includes comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures laid out with the individual steps in sequential order. Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings, and photos guide you through every service repair procedure. Adjustment and repair operations include reference to service tool numbers, and the associated illustration depicts the tool. The manual contains all the information needed to repair or make adjustments to your Skoda 120 LS. This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for anyone working on these vehicles. It has been prepared so that even comparatively new personnel can give satisfactory after-services to customers. All service and repair instructions included for the Skoda 120 LS 1976-1990. Always use the correct special service tools or equipment specified. This manual provides general descriptions for accomplishing service and repair work with tested, effective techniques. Information on the construction and function are included, troubleshooting, servicing specification lists, tightening torque, checking and adjusting, disassembling and assembling and servicing which cover procedures, precautions, factory specifications and allowable limits. The illustrations in this manual are used to highlight the fundamental principles and procedures of basic interventions. Adjustment and repair operations also include reference to wear limits. Relevant data, useful assembly details all in this SERVICE MANUAL. In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly mistakes, read the text and thoroughly familiarize yourself with procedures before starting work. All work should be performed with great care and in a clean working area with adequate lighting. Please peruse and utilize this manual fully to ensure complete repair work for satisfying you or your customers by keeping their vehicle in optimum condition. All information, illustration and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. The specification, maintenance and other information for the components are included, and diagnostic information has also been added where necessary. This manual outlines procedures for servicing and repairing vehicles using safe, effective methods. The procedures contain many NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which should be followed along with standard safety procedures to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

The Škoda 120 LS, produced between 1976 and 1990, represents a significant chapter in the history of the Czech car manufacturer, Škoda Auto. This rear-wheel drive, four-door sedan was a successor to the popular Škoda 100/110 series, carrying forward the brand's reputation for affordability and reliability. The 120 LS stood out for its practicality and sturdy build, offering a spacious interior and a generous trunk. Powering the 120 LS was a 1.2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, generating a modest 45 horsepower, sufficient for everyday driving. The car was known for its simplicity and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice for both private and fleet usage.

The Škoda 120 LS was a symbol of the communist era in Czechoslovakia, often seen as a workhorse vehicle. Its design, while functional, remained largely unchanged throughout its production run, reflecting the limited resources and technological constraints of the time. Nevertheless, the 120 LS became an enduring icon of Czech automotive history, its distinct design and nameplate etched in the memories of generations of drivers. While the 120 LS may not have been the most advanced car of its time, it offered a reliable and affordable means of transportation, earning a loyal following in the Czech Republic and beyond. Today, the Škoda 120 LS is cherished by enthusiasts as a reminder of a bygone era, representing the resilience and legacy of a once-dominant national car manufacturer.