1975 CITROEN 2CV light

MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Interior
Cleaning the Upholstery
(A sample of cloth can be found stapled under the driver's
seat)
Only use mild non-caustic soaps, toilet type.
According to model:
Cloth upholstery:
This should be brushed or, preferably suction cleaned. If the
upholstery is generally very dirty, use commercial "dry foam", after
carefully removing all traces of dust.
Plastic Trim (and folding canvas hood):
This can be cleaned with a product like "SPIC" or with a little soapy
water, followed by a good rinse and wipe with a dry cloth. We do
not advise the use of products intended to make these parts shine.
Isolated Spots on Upholstery
Spots on cloth or plastic trim upholstery can be cleaned off with
water containing soap or a detergent like Teepol.
If this treatment is unsuccessful, try 90° alcohol (commercial
methylated spirit) or lead-free petrol.
Use pads well wrung-out and rub lightly.
Solvents like acetone or trichlorethylene are not recommended.

MINOR REPAIRS
Replacing a Wheel
TOOL KIT
The spare wheel and jack, the starting handle, and the wooden block
are positioned in the boot (trunk).
REMOVAL (Fig. 37 and 38)
Engage fully the handbrake
Position the wooden block under the wheel directly diagonally
opposite the one which is to be changed. If the road is on a slope,
wedge the wheel on the downward side.
Unlock but do not slacken the three wheel nuts with the wheel brace.
Place the base of the jack well under the car and turned slightly
towards the wheel to be changed, so as to avoid contact with the
bodywork in the final stage of jacking.
Engage lifting arm (1) fully into socket (2) (these sockets are
situated under the front and rear doors).
Turn the operating screw (3) clockwiase by hand until the jack is in
firm contact.
Fig. 37 Fig. 38
37 - Replacing a front wheel 1 - Lifting arm2 - Support3 - Screw
38 - Replacing a rear wheel

Fig. 41
Headlamps
1 - Connector
3-4 - Holding springs 5 - Bulb flange
Fig. 42
Headlamps
1-2 - Locating lugs
3-4 - White plastic buttons Fig. 43
Front side lamps 1 - Socket
SIDE AND TAIL LAMPS
Front bulbs (Fig. 43): 12 V - 4 W - BA 9S T 8/4
These bulbs are placed directly in the reflectors of the lamp units (1)\
.
Pull the socket, turning it slightly.
Tail lamps (Fig. 44): 12 V - 5 W - R 19/5
The bulbs (1) combined in the covers, include the brake and
direction indicator lamps.
To remove the covers, unscrew the two screws.
Direction indicators: 12 V - 21 W - P 25/1
FRONT: Remove the cover, unscrew the two screws.
REAR: See "Tail Lamps" (Fig. 44 - Mark 2).
Brake lamps: 12 V - 21 W - P 25/1
See "Tail Lamps" (Fig. 44 - Mark 3).

Rear number plate lamps:
These bulbs are also used for the "Tail Lamps".
Interior lamp: 12 V - 7 W - BA 15 S
Press the cover lightly on both sides and pull it downwards.
Fig. 44
Rear lamps
1 - Tail and number plate lamp 2 - Direction indicators3 - Brake lamp
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DOOR LOCKS FROZEN UP
Maintenance:
At the beginning of the cold season, insert into the door-locks a
small amount of glycerin or anti-freeze, using an oiler or a dropper.
In case of emergency:
Heat the key slightly with a match flame or lighter before inserting
it.
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Hydraulic brake system:TOTAL FLUID "70 R3" - If this
product is not available, use
NFR12640 "S" or "V" or SAE J
1703a (capacity 0.5 Litres - 7/8
imp. pint)
Windscreen washer: Water, to which may be added:
- in any season: a product like
"Stop-Clair", "Clearalex", "Screen-
Clear". etc.
-in Winter: a product like "Stop-
Gel"
Battery: 12 V - 125/25 Ah. CEI (or 150/30
Ah. CEI)
Distilled water (do not add acid)
Sparking Plugs: AC 42 F - Bosch W 255 T1 -
Champion L 85 - Eyquem 755 -
Marchal 35 - Marelli CW 7 N BT
Electrode gap = 0.65-0.75 mm
Bulbs:
See table.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Levels Petrol
Engine oil
Brake fluid Battery
Windscreen washer
Operation
Engine Oil warning Lamp (2 CV 6) Horn
Exterior lighting
Direction indicators Brake lamps

Gear Ratio
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Voltage: 12 V
Alternator: Maximum power: 390 W; Minimum charging speed:
780 rpm
Battery: Capacity: 125/25 Ah. CEI or 150/30 Ah. CEI On:
"2 CV 4" "2 CV 6"
1st gear 0.034829:10.0465 21.5:1
2nd gear 0.068115:10.0912 10.96:1
3rd gear 0.11368.1:10.1357 7.37:1
4th gear 0.16446:10.1842 5.43:1
Reverse 0.034829:10.0465 21.5:1
Crownwheel and pinion 8/33
8/33
Bulb table
12 V 45/40 W type
"European Dip" Dip/Main beam headlamps
12 V 4 W - BA 9 S type T
8/4 Front sidelamps
12 V 5 W type R 19/5 Rear sidelamps and number plate
lighting
12 V 21 W type P 25/1 Front and rear direction
indicators - brake lamps
12 V 7 W type BA 15 S Interior lamp
12 V 2 W - BA 9 S type T
8/2 Speedometer lighting
Fig. 52
Exterior lighting and signals
1 - Dip/main beam headlmaps and front sidelamps 2 - Front direction indicators3 - Rear direction indicators 4 - Brake lamps
5 - Rear number plate lighting and tail lamps

Replacement parts
Every genuine CITROËN replacement part is sold only through
the company's network of dealers.
It is in the interest of the user, for his own safety and for the
guarantee, to refuse any other part.
In effect, the fitting of parts or units of different origin could
involve him in legal liability if such fitting caused a vehicle to
fail to conform to legal requirements of the country concerned,
particularly as regards SAFETY, ANTI-POLLUTION,
IGNITION INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION, and NOISE
LEVEL.
Furthermore, such fitting would remove from the user any
possibility of recourse against the manufacturer.
In particular, items concerned are:
- components of braking systems,
- components of lighting and signalling systems,
- engine components,
- exhaust components,
- steering components,
- structural items,
- suspension components.
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