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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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GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE
Remorquage avant
Remorquage arrière
WARNING : When the engine is not running, steering and braking
are no longer power-assisted.
Towing eye
(1) Towing eye
The towing eye is stowed in the jack protection box inside the spare
wheel.
Vehicle with either manual or automatic gearbox.
ESSENTIAL : Never tow the vehicles with wheels hanging
(towing by the wheels).
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GENERAL
Europe TOTAL TRANSMISSION
Manual gearbox Overseas France (new formula)
Asia Norms S.A.E 75W-80
TOTAL FLUIDE ATX ou
Automatic gearbox MB3TOTAL FLUIDE AT 42.
Special oil distributed by CITROEN
(Part No. : 9730 94).
TOTAL FLUIDE AT 42 ou
Automatic gearbox 4 HP 14 et 4 HP 18 All countries Special oil distributed by CITROEN
(Part No. : 9730 94).
Automatic gearbox 4 HP 20 et AL4Special oil distributed by CITROEN
(Part No. : 9736 22).
Transfer box and differentialTOTAL TRANSMISSION X 4
C MATIC gearboxTOTAL FLUIDE T
Oils for power-assisted steering
Power-assisted steering All countries TOTAL FLUIDE ATX
LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils
Gearbox oils
Oils for power-assisted steering
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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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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine : XFX
TOOLS
[1] Camshaft setting pegs(-).0187.B
[2] Crankshaft setting peg(-).0187.A
[3] Fuel pressure take-off union4192-T
[4] Belt retaining pin(-).0187.J
[5]Exhaust camshaft hubs immobilising tool(-).0187.F
[6] Inlet camshaft hubs immobilising tool(-).0187.F
Remove the auxiliaries drive belt (See corresponding operation).
Checking the valve timing setting.
Remove :
- The power steering pulley.
- The roller / dynamic tensioner assembly(11).
- The crankshaft pulley (12).
- The upper timing covers (9)and (10).
- The lower timing cover (13).
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine : XFX
Checking the valve timing setting (continued).
- Peg the crankshaft, using tool[1].
- Check that the tool [2]engages without effort in the cylinder heads at the camshaft pulleys.
- Remove the tools [1] and [2].
Refit :
- The lower timing cover(13).
- The upper timing covers (9)and(10).
- The crankshaft pulley (12).
- The roller / dynamic tensioner assembly (11).
- The power steering pulley.
- Complete the refitting of components.
- Initialise the ignition injection ECU.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FEATURES OF MULTIPOINT INJECTION SYSTEM
Summary
(1) Air pump
(2) Power steering pressure sensor
(3) Engine management ECU
(4) Canister purge electrovalve
(5)Butterfly housing
(6)Idle regulation stepper motor
(7) Inlet air temperature sensor
(8)Inlet housing heater element
(9)Butterfly potentiometer
(10)Automatic gearbox (Option)
(11)Built-in systems interface
(12) Transponder
(13)Diagnostic connector
(14) Ignition injection test warning lamp
(15)Battery
(16)Immobiliser unit
(17) Air conditioning
(18) Instrument panel
(19)Fuel tank
(20)Fuel pump, gauge and filter assembly(21)Canister reservoir
(22) Downstream oxygen sensor
(23)Upstream oxygen sensor
(24)Air inlet valve
(25)EGR electrovalve
(26)Camshaft position sensor
(27) Ignition coil
(28)Sparking plug
(29) Injector supply rail
(30)Injectors
(31) Air inlet pressure sensor
(32) Engine coolant temperature sensor
(33) Engine speed sensor
(34)Cooling fan unit
(35) Knock sensor
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