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THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of theCITROEN C5.
The handbook is divided into the following sections representing the main functions :
GENERAL - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - CLUTCH - GEARBOX - DRIVESHAFTS - AXLES - SUSPENSION - STEERING - BRAKES - HYDRAULICS -
ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONING.
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Idling - antipollution 111
Petrol injection 112
Emission standards 113 - 119
Prohibited operations : HDi 120 - 121
Safety requirements : HDi 122 - 123
Checking the fuel supply circuit 124 - 125
Checking the air supply circuit 126 - 130
Exhaust gas recycling 131 - 134
Checking turbo pressure 135 - 138
Features of injection systems 139 - 168
IGNITION
Sparking plugs 169
CLUTCH-GEARBOX
Speedometers 170
Clutch specifications 171 - 172
Gearbox and tyre specifications 173 - 174
BE4/5 gearbox controls 175 - 183
ML/5 gearbox controls 184 - 192
AL4-4HP20 gearbox controls 193 - 203
Driveshafts 204
AXLES-SUSPENSION
Wheels and tyres 205 - 211
Axle geometry 212 - 214
Front and rear axle 215 - 216Suspension 217 - 220
Steering specifications 221 - 222
BRAKES
Brake specifications 223 - 228
Handbrake adjustment 229
Bleeding and filling braking system 230 - 233
HYDRAULICS
Specifications 234 - 237
Suspension spheres 238 - 240
ELECTRICAL
Starter motors 241
Alternators 242
Charging circuit 243
AIR CONDITIONING
Quantities in R 134a aircon system 244
Special features 245
Pollen filter 246
Dryer cartridge 247 - 249
Checking oil level 250 - 251
Checking pressures 252
Air conditioning : 6FN-RFN-RLZ 253
Air conditioning circuit : XFX 254
Air conditioning circuit : RHY-RHZ 255
Air conditioning circuit : 4HX 256
INDEX
GENERAL
Identification of vehicles 1 - 4
General : Dimensions 5 - 6
Weight specifications 7 - 8
Towing specifications 9 - 10
Lifting / supporting the vehicle 11 - 14
Capacities 15 - 18
Lubricants 19 - 32
ENGINES
Engine specifications 34 - 58
Cylinder head marking / tightening
6FZ-RFN-RLZ 38
XFX 51 - 52
RHY-RLZ 55 - 56
4HX 57 - 58
Auxiliaries drive belt 59 - 68
Checking and setting valve timing 69 - 90
Power unit suspension 91 - 95
Exhaust system 96 - 100
Cooling system 101 - 107
Checking oil pressures 108
Oil filter 109
Filling and bleeding engine coolant 110
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Engine type
Engine with filter change
Between Min. and Max.
5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After oil change
Braking circuit
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling system
Fuel tank capacity
6FZ RFN RLZ RHY RHZ
4.25 4.75
1.7 1.5
1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3
4.3
8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 10.7
66 68
16
CAPACITIES (in litres)
1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 2.0 HPi 2.0 HDiPetrol
Diesel
Vehicle without air conditioning
(*) = With automatic gearbox
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
Auto.Auto.Auto.
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Engine type
Engine with filter change
Between Min. and Max.
5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After oil change
Braking circuit
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling system
Fuel tank capacity
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Petrol
Vehicle with air conditioning
(*) = With automatic gearbox.
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 3.0i V6
Auto.Auto.Auto.
6FZ RFN RLZ XFX
4.25 5.25
1.7 2
1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3
4.3
8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 14
662.0 HPi
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GENERAL
Engine type
Engine with filter change
EBetween Min. and Max.
5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After oil change
Braking circuit
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling system
Fuel tank capacity
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Diesel
Vehicle with air conditioning
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick
RHY RHZ 4HX
4.5 4.75
1.7 1.5
1.8 1.8
6 8.3
3 5.3
4.3
10.7 - 11.7 - (With additional heating).
68 2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi
Auto.
Auto.
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Liquide de refroidissement moteur
LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils
PacksCITROEN reference
GLYSANTIN G 33 REVCOGEL 2000
CITROEN Fluid 2 litres9979 70 9979 72
All countries
Protection : - 35°C 5 litres9979 71 9979 73
20 litres9979 76 9979 74
210 litres9979 77 9979 75
Synthetic brake fluid
Packs CITROEN reference
All countriesCITROEN Fluid0.5 litre9979 05
1 litre9979 06
5 litres9979 07
CITROEN hydraulic circuit fluid
Orange-coloured synthetic fluid, for HYDRACTIVE 3 suspension and for steering
TOTAL LDS FLUIDPacks CITROEN reference
All countries 1 litre9979.69
Hydraulic circuit rinsing fluid – green colour
TOTAL HYDRAURINCAGE
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)
Engines : 6FZ - RFN - RLZCamshafts
The camshafts are identified by the
following markings :
- Paint rings.
- Cold stamp at the camshaft extremity
(Distribution end).
(1) Inlet camshaft.
(2) Exhaust camshaft.
"j" Camshaft position sensor target.
"h"Paint rings : repair reference.
Valve clearances when cold :
Hydraulic followers with clearance
B1EP15YDInlet camshaft Exhaust camshaft
6FZ RFN-RLZ 6FZ RFN-RLZ
Marking at «g» 9630426980 9624727280 9630426680 9624728080
Lifting law marking at «f» D1269 D1149 D5016 D1148
Paint rings Blue at «k» Green at «i»
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CYLINDER HEAD
Engine : XFX
Camshafts
Marking of the camshafts at «d».
(6) Exhaust camshaft (front cylinder head)A 389
(7) Inlet camshaft (front cylinder head)A 423
(8) Inlet camshaft (rear cylinder head)E 422
(9) Exhaust camshaft (rear cylinder head)E 388
Valve clearances when cold.
Hydraulic followers with automatic clearance adjustment.
B1EP150D