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Specifications
System type
1761 cc (LFZ engine) models Bosch Motronic MP5.1
1905 cc non-catalyst (D6E engine) models Bosch Motronic MP3.1
1905 cc catalyst (DKZ engine) models Bosch Motronic M1.3
1998 cc 8-valve (RFX engine) models Magneti Marelli 8P.20
1998 cc 16-valve (RFY engine) models Bosch Motronic MP3.2
Note: Refer to Chapter 2B for further information on engine code identification
Recommended fuel
Minimum octane rating:
1905 cc non-catalyst (D6E engine) models 95 RON unleaded (UK unleaded premium) or
97 RON leaded (UK "4-star")
1905 cc catalyst (DKZ engine) models, and all other models 95 RON unleaded (UK unleaded premium).
Leaded fuel must not be used
4C2 Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models
Recover the rubber sealing ring and discard it - adjustment (exhaust gas CO level) nor the idle
a new one must be used on refitting. 11 Fuel injection system - speed are adjustable, and should either be
8 Note that the fuel pump is only available as testing and adjustment incorrect, a fault must be present in the fuel
a complete assembly - no components are injection system.
available separately.
Testing 12 Throttle housing -
Refitting 1 If a fault appears in the fuel injection removal and refitting
9 Ensure the fuel pump pick-up filter is clean system, first ensure that all the system wiring
and free of debris. Fit the new sealing ring to connectors are securely connected and free
the top of the fuel tank. of corrosion. Ensure that the fault is not due to Removal
10 Carefully manoeuvre the pump assembly poor maintenance; ie, check that the air 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
into the fuel tank, and clip it into position in cleaner filter element is clean, the spark plugs
the base of the tank. are in good condition and correctly gapped, 1761 cc and 1998 cc 8-valve models
11 Align the mark on the fuel pump cover the cylinder compression pressures are 2 Remove the air cleaner-to-throttle housing
with the centre of the three alignment marks correct, the ignition timing is correct, and that duct as described in Section 2.
on the fuel tank, then refit the locking ring. the engine breather hoses are clear and 3 Disconnect the accelerator inner cable from
Securely tighten the locking ring, and check undamaged, referring to Chapters 1, 2 and 5 the throttle cam, then withdraw the outer
that the locking ring, pump cover and tank for further information. cable from the mounting bracket, along with
marks are all correctly aligned. 2 If these checks fail to reveal the cause of its flat washer and spring clip (see
12 Reconnect the feed and return hoses to the problem, the vehicle should be taken to a illustration).
the top of the fuel pump, using the marks suitably-equipped Citroen dealer for testing. A 4 Depress the retaining clips, and disconnect
made on removal to ensure they correctly wiring block connector is incorporated in the the wiring connectors from the throttle
reconnected, and securely tighten their engine management circuit, into which a potentiometer, the electric heating element,
retaining clips. special electronic diagnostic tester can be the air temperature sensor and idle control
13 Reconnect the pump wiring connector. plugged; the connector is located inside either stepper motor (as applicable) (see
14 Reconnect the battery negative terminal, the engine compartment junction box, or illustration).
and start the engine. Check the fuel pump directly in front of the box (see illustration). 5 Release the retaining clips (where fitted),
feed and return hoses unions for signs of The tester will locate the fault quickly and and disconnect all the relevant vacuum and
leakage. simply, alleviating the need to test all the breather hoses from the throttle housing (see
15 If all is well, refit the plastic access cover, system components individually, which is a illustration). Make identification marks on the
and tilt or refit the rear seat as described in time-consuming operation that carries a risk hoses, to ensure they are connected correctly
Chapter 11 (as applicable). of damaging the ECU. on refitting.
6 Slacken and remove the three retaining
Adjustment screws, and remove the throttle housing from
9 Fuel gauge sender unit -
3 On 1905 cc models without a catalytic
removal and refitting
converter (Motronic MP3.1 system), both the
idle speed and idle mixture (exhaust gas CO
Refer to Chapter 4A, Section 5, noting that
level) are adjustable. On 1905 cc models with
there are no fuel pipe connections to the
a catalytic converter (Motronic M1.3 system),
sender unit. only the idle speed is adjustable (mixture
adjustment is not possible). Refer to Chapter
10 Fuel tank - 1 for information on adjustment procedures.
removal and refitting 4 On all other models, experienced home
mechanics with a considerable amount of skill
Refer to Chapter 4A, Section 6, noting that and equipment (including a tachometer and
it will be necessary to depressurise the fuel an accurately calibrated exhaust gas analyser)
system as the feed and return hoses are may be able to check the exhaust CO level
disconnected (see Section 7). It will also be and the idle speed. However, if these are
necessary to disconnect the wiring connector found to be in need of adjustment, the car
from the fuel pump before lowering the tank must be taken to a suitably-equipped Citroen 11.2 Diagnostic wiring connector located
out of position (see Section 8). dealer for further testing. Neither the mixture in the engine compartment junction box
12.3 Disconnecting the accelerator cable - 12.4 Throttle housing wiring connectors 12.5 Throttle housing vacuum hoses
1998 cc 8-valve model (arrowed) -1761 cc model (arrowed) - 1761 cc model
4C6 Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models
12.7a On 1905 cc models, slacken the 12.7b . . . then disconnect the duct and
retaining clip . . . 12.8a Disconnect the accelerator cable
recover the rubber sealing ring from the throttle cam . . .
the inlet manifold. Remove the O-ring from the and remove the throttle housing from the
manifold, and discard it - a new one must be manifold. On early models, it will also be
used on refitting. necessary to remove the nut and bolt securing
1905 cc models the base of the housing to its support bracket
(see illustration). Remove the O-ring from the
7 Slacken the retaining clip, disconnect the manifold, and discard it - a new one must be
intake duct from the end of the throttle used on refitting.
housing, and recover the rubber sealing ring
(where fitted) (see illustrations). 1998 cc 16-valve models
8 Disconnect the accelerator inner cable from 13 Slacken the retaining clip, disconnect the
the throttle cam. Slacken and remove the bolt intake duct from the end of the throttle
and nut securing the outer cable mounting housing, and recover the rubber sealing ring
bracket to the manifold, then withdraw the (where fitted).
bracket. Remove the flat washer from the end 14 Disconnect the accelerator inner cable
12.8b . . . then undo the retaining nut and of the cable for safekeeping (see from the throttle cam, then withdraw the outer
bolt (arrowed)... illustrations). On models with automatic cable from the mounting bracket, along with
transmission, free the kickdown cable from its flat washer and spring clip.
the throttle cam. 15 Depress the retaining clips, and
9 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect disconnect the wiring connectors from the
the wiring connector from the throttle throttle potentiometer, the electric heating
element, and the air temperature sensor.
potentiometer (see illustration).
10 Relieve any pressure in the cooling 16 Slacken the retaining clips (where fitted),
and disconnect all the relevant vacuum and
system by unscrewing the filler cap. Slacken
breather hoses from the throttle housing.
the retaining clips, and disconnect the two
Make identification marks on the hoses, to
coolant hoses from the base of the throttle
ensure they are connected correctly on
housing. Plug the hose ends, working quickly
refitting.
to minimise coolant loss.
17 Slacken the nut securing the throttle
11 Release the retaining clips (where fitted), housing lower mounting bracket to the
and disconnect all the relevant vacuum and transmission housing.
breather hose(s) from the throttle housing 18 Slacken and remove the housing retaining
12.8c . . . and remove the bracket. (see illustration). Make identification marks screws, then remove the throttle housing from
Remove the flat washer (arrowed) for on the hoses, to ensure they are correctly the inlet manifold. Remove the O-ring from the
safekeeping reconnected on refitting. manifold, and discard it - a new one must be
12 Undo the remaining two retaining nuts, used on refitting.
12.9 Disconnect the throttle potentiometer 12.11 . . . and the breather hose from the
wiring connector . . . 12.12 Undo the two remaining nuts, and
throttle housing remove the throttle housing
Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models 4C7
13.3 Wiring tray retaining bolt (1) and 13.17 Idle speed auxiliary air valve - 13.22 MAP sensor wiring connector (1),
injector wiring connectors (2) - 1761 cc 1761 cc model vacuum hose (2) and retaining nut (3) -
model 1761 cc model
6 Place a wad of clean rag over the injector, 18 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect
Refitting the wiring connector from the top of the valve.
to catch any fuel spray which may be
19 Refitting is a reversal of the removal released, then carefully ease the relevant 19 Slacken the retaining clip(s), and
procedure, noting the following points: injector(s) out of the manifold. Remove the O- disconnect the two hoses from the valve.
(a) Fit a new O-ring to the manifold, then refit ring from the end of each disturbed injector, Slide the valve rubber retaining clip off its
the throttle housing and securely tighten and discard it - these must be renewed pegs, and remove the valve from the engine
its retaining nuts or screws (as whenever they are disturbed. compartment.
applicable). 7 On refitting the injectors, fit a new O-ring to 20 Refitting is a reverse of the removal
(b) Ensure all hoses are correctly the end of each injector. Apply a smear of sequence, ensuring that the hoses are
reconnected and, where necessary, are engine oil to the O-ring, to aid installation, securely reconnected.
securely held in position by the retaining then ease the injector(s) back into position in Manifold absolute pressure (MAP)
clips. the manifold. sensor
(c) Ensure all wiring is correctly routed, and 8 Ensure each injector connector is pointing 21 The MAP sensor is situated on the right-
that the connectors are securely upwards, then refit the retaining plate and hand side of the engine compartment,
reconnected. securely tighten its retaining screw. attached to the engine/transmission mounting
(d) On completion, adjust the accelerator Reconnect the wiring connector(s) to the point. To remove the MAP sensor, first
cable as described in Section 3. injector(s). disconnect the battery negative terminal.
(e) On 1905 cc models, check the coolant 9 Refit the wiring tray to the top of the 22 Depress the retaining clip, disconnect the
level and top up if necessary (Chapter 1). manifold, and securely tighten its retaining wiring connector from the sensor, then
bolts. disconnect the vacuum hose from the sensor
13 Bosch Motronic MP5.1 10 Refit the air cleaner-to-throttle body duct, (see illustration).
system components - and reconnect the battery. Start the engine, 23 Undo the retaining bolt, and remove the
removal and refitting and check the injectors for signs of leakage. sensor from the engine compartment.
24 Refitting is a reverse of the removal
Fuel pressure regulator procedure.
Note: Check parts availability with a Citroen
dealer prior to removing individual components. 11 Refer to Section 14. Coolant temperature sensor
At the time of writing, certain components are
only available as part of a larger assembly - eg
Throttle potentiometer 25 Refer to Chapter 3, Section 6.
the throttle potentiometer is only available as 12 The throttle potentiometer is fitted to the Intake air temperature sensor
part of the throttle housing assembly. right-hand side of the throttle housing. To 26 The intake air temperature sensor is
remove the potentiometer, first disconnect the located in the throttle housing (see
Fuel injectors battery negative terminal. illustration).
Note: Refer to the warning note in Section 1 13 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect
before proceeding. If a faulty injector is the potentiometer wiring connector.
suspected, before condemning the injector, it 14 Slacken and remove the two retaining
is worth trying the effect of one of the screws, and remove the potentiometer from
proprietary injector-cleaning treatments. the throttle housing.
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 15 Refitting is the reverse of removal,
2 Remove the air cleaner-to-throttle housing ensuring that the potentiometer is correctly
duct as described in Section 2. engaged with the throttle valve spindle.
3 Undo the two bolts securing the wiring tray
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
to the top of the manifold, and position the
tray clear of the injectors (see illustration). 16 Refer to Section 17.
4 Depress the retaining clip(s), and
Idle speed auxiliary air valve
disconnect the wiring connector(s) from the
injector(s). 17 The idle speed auxiliary air valve is
5 Slacken the retaining screw, and remove mounted on the left-hand end of the cylinder
head, directly above the ignition HT coil (see 13.26 On 1761 cc models, the intake air
the injector retaining plate; Nos 1 and 2 temperature sensor (arrowed) is situated
injectors are retained by one plate, Nos 3 and illustration). To remove the valve, first
behind the throttle potentiometer
4 by another. disconnect the battery negative terminal.
4C8 Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models
14.3 Where original crimped-type Citroen 14.4 Disconnecting the injector wiring
hose clips are fitted, cut them and discard 14.5 On 1905 cc models, the fuel rail is
connectors -1905 cc model retained by two bolts (arrowed)
27 To remove the sensor, first remove the Section 7, slacken the retaining clips, and
throttle potentiometer as described in Fuel pressure regulator
disconnect the fuel feed and return hoses
paragraphs 12 to 14. from the either end of the fuel rail. Where the Note: Refer to the warning note in Section 1
28 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect original crimped-type Citroen hose clips are before proceeding.
the wiring connector from the air temperature still fitted, cut them off and discard them; use 8 Disconnect the vacuum pipe from the
sensor. standard worm-drive hose clips on refitting regulator.
29 Remove the screw securing the sensor (see illustration). 9 Place a wad of clean rag over the regulator,
connector to the top of the throttle housing, 4 Depress the retaining tangs, and to catch any fuel spray which may be
then carefully ease the sensor out of position disconnect the wiring connectors from the released. Remove the retaining clip, and slide
and remove it from the throttle housing. four injectors (see illustration). the regulator out of the end of the fuel rail (see
Examine the sensor O-ring for signs of 5 Slacken and remove the two fuel rail illustration).
damage or deterioration, and renew if retaining bolts, then carefully ease the fuel rail 10 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
necessary. and injector assembly out from the inlet procedure. Examine the regulator seal for
30 Refitting is a reversal of the removal manifold and remove it from the vehicle (see signs of damage or deterioration, and renew if
procedure, using a new O-ring where illustration). Remove the O-rings from the necessary.
necessary, and ensuring that the throttle end of each injector, and discard them; these
potentiometer is correctly engaged with the must be renewed whenever they are Throttle potentiometer
throttle valve spindle. disturbed. 11 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
6 Slide out the retaining clip(s), and remove 12 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect
Crankshaft sensor the relevant injector(s) from the fuel rail. the wiring connector from the throttle
31 Refer to Section 14. Remove the upper O-ring from each injector potentiometer.
as it is removed, and discard it; all O-rings 13 Slacken and remove the two retaining
Fuel injection system relay unit must be renewed once they have been screws, then disengage the potentiometer
32 Refer to Section 14. disturbed. from the throttle valve spindle and remove it
7 Refitting is a reversal of the removal from the vehicle (see illustration).
Throttle housing heating element procedure, noting the following points: 14 Refitting is a reverse of the removal
33 Refer to Section 17. (a) Fit new O-rings to all disturbed injectors. procedure, ensuring that the potentiometer is
(b) Apply a smear of engine oil to the O-rings correctly engaged with the throttle valve
14 Bosch Motronic MP3.1 to aid installation, then ease the injectors spindle (see illustration).
and fuel rail into position, ensuring that
system components - none of the O-rings are displaced. Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
removal and refitting (c) On completion, start the engine and 15 The ECU is located in the rear left-hand
check for fuel leaks. corner of the engine compartment. To remove
Note: Check parts availability with a Citroen
dealer prior to removing individual
components. At the time of writing, certain
components are only available as part of a
larger assembly - eg the throttle potentiometer
is only available as part of the throttle housing
assembly.
16.8 Fuel pressure regulator location - 16.16 Disconnecting the wiring connector 16.27 Disconnecting the wiring connector
1998 cc 16-valve models from the idle speed auxiliary air valve - from the camshaft position sensor -
1998 cc 16-valve models 1998 cc 16-valve models
from the right-hand end of the fuel rail. Where 12 On refitting, ensure that the potentiometer 25 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
the original crimped-type Citroen hose clips is correctly engaged with the throttle valve procedure, using a new O-ring where
are still fitted, cut them off and discard them; spindle, and securely tighten its retaining necessary. Refit the potentiometer as
use standard worm-drive hose clips on screws. described in paragraphs 12 and 13.
refitting. 13 Refit the throttle housing as described in
Section 12.
Camshaft position sensor
4 Depress the retaining tangs, and
disconnect the wiring connectors from the 26 The camshaft position sensor is located
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the left-hand end of the cylinder head,
four injectors. To avoid the possibility of the
wiring connectors being incorrectly 14 Refer to Section 17. directly over the end of the inlet camshaft. To
reconnected on refitting, mark each remove the sensor, first disconnect the
Idle speed auxiliary air valve battery negative terminal.
connector with its cylinder number (No 1 is at
15 The idle speed auxiliary air valve is 27 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect
the transmission end of the engine).
mounted on the left-hand end of the inlet the wiring connector from the sensor (see
5 Slacken and remove the two fuel rail
manifold, directly in front of the braking illustration).
retaining bolts, then carefully ease the fuel rail
system vacuum pump. To remove the valve, 28 Undo the retaining screw, and withdraw
and injector assembly out from the inlet
first disconnect the battery negative terminal. the sensor from the end of the cylinder head.
manifold, and remove it from the vehicle.
16 Depress the retaining clip, and disconnect Examine its O-ring for signs of damage or
Remove the O-rings from the end of each
the wiring connector from the top of the valve deterioration, and renew if necessary.
injector, and discard them; these must be
(see illustration). 29 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
renewed whenever they are disturbed.
17 Free the valve from its mounting rubber, procedure, using a new O-ring where
6 Slide out the retaining clip(s), and remove
then disconnect the two hoses from the base necessary.
the relevant injector(s) from the fuel rail. of the valve and manoeuvre the valve out from
Remove the upper O-ring from each injector the engine compartment. Crankshaft sensor
as it is removed, and discard it; all O-rings
18 Refitting is a reverse of the removal 30 Refer to Section 14.
must be renewed once they have been sequence, ensuring that the hoses are
disturbed. securely reconnected. Fuel injection system relay unit
7 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, noting the following points: Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) 31 Refer to Section 14.
(a) Fit new O-rings to all disturbed injectors. sensor Vehicle speed sensor
(b) Apply a smear of engine oil to the O-rings 19 The MAP sensor is an integral part of the
to aid installation, then ease the injectors 32 The vehicle speed sensor is an integral
electronic control unit (ECU). Refer to Section
and fuel rail into position, ensuring that part of the transmission speedometer drive
17 for ECU removal and refitting details.
none of the O-rings are displaced. assembly. Refer to Chapter 7A for removal
(c) Using the marks made on removal, ensure Coolant temperature sensor and refitting details.
that all the injector wiring connectors are 20 Refer to Chapter 3, Section 6. Knock sensor
correctly reconnected.
(d) On completion, start the engine and Intake air temperature sensor 33 The knock sensor is screwed onto the
check for fuel leaks. 21 The intake air temperature sensor is rear face of the cylinder block.
located in the throttle housing. 34 To gain access to the sensor, firmly apply
Fuel pressure regulator 22 To remove the sensor, first remove the the handbrake, then jack up the front of the
8 Refer to Section 14 (see illustration). throttle potentiometer as described in vehicle and support it on axle stands. Access
paragraphs 9 to 11. to the sensor can then be gained from
Throttle potentiometer 23 Trace the wiring back from the sensor to underneath the vehicle.
9 The throttle potentiometer is fitted to the its wiring connector, and remove the screw 35 Trace the wiring back from the sensor to
rear of the throttle housing. securing the connector to the top of the its wiring connector, and disconnect it from
10 To improve access to the potentiometer, throttle housing. the main loom.
remove the throttle housing as described in 24 Carefully ease the sensor out of position, 36 Slacken and remove the bolt securing the
Section 12. and remove it from the throttle housing. sensor to the cylinder block, and remove it
11 Undo the two retaining screws, and Examine the sensor O-ring for signs of from underneath the vehicle.
remove the potentiometer from the base of damage or deterioration, and renew if 37 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
the throttle housing. necessary. procedure, ensuring that the sensor wiring is
4C12 Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models
17.5 Fuel feed hose connection (1), 17.16 Unclip the lid from the plastic box to 17.21 Idle speed control stepper motor is
injector wiring connectors (2) and (two of gain access to the ECU retained by two screws (arrowed) - 1998 cc
the three) fuel rail retaining bolts (3) - 8-valve models
1998 cc 8-valve models
correctly routed and its retaining bolt securely manifold, and remove it from the vehicle. 18 Refitting is the reverse of removal,
tightened. Remove the O-rings from the end of each ensuring that the wiring connector is securely
injector, and discard them; these must be reconnected.
Throttle housing heating element
renewed whenever they are disturbed.
38 The throttle housing heating element is Idle speed control stepper motor
8 Slide out the retaining clip(s), and remove
fitted to the top of the throttle housing, and is the relevant injector(s) from the fuel rail. 19 The idle speed control stepper motor is
an integral part of the throttle housing. At the Remove the upper O-ring from each injector located on the right-hand side of the throttle
time of writing, no information is available on as it is removed, and discard it; all O-rings housing assembly. To remove the motor, first
element removal and refitting. Refer to your disconnect the battery negative terminal.
must be renewed once they have been
Citroen dealer for further information. disturbed. 20 Release the retaining clip, and disconnect
the wiring connector from the motor.
9 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
21 Slacken and remove the two retaining
17 Magneti Marelli 8P.20 system procedure, noting the following points:
screws, and withdraw the motor from the
components - (a) Fit new O-rings to all disturbed injectors.
throttle housing (see illustration).
removal and refitting (b) Apply a smear of engine oil to the O-rings
22 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
to aid installation, then ease the injectors
procedure.
Note: Check parts availability with a Citroen and fuel rail into position, ensuring that
dealer prior to removing individual none of the O-rings are displaced. Manifold absolute pressure (MAP)
components. At the time of writing, certain (c) On completion, start the engine and sensor
components are only available as part of a check for fuel leaks. 23 The MAP sensor is situated on the right-
larger assembly, eg the throttle potentiometer hand side of the engine compartment,
is only available as part of the throttle housing
Fuel pressure regulator mounted on the front of the
assembly. 10 Refer to Section 14. engine/transmission mounting (see
illustration). To remove the sensor, first
Fuel rail and injectors Throttle potentiometer disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Note: Refer to the warning note in Section 1 11 Remove the throttle housing as described 24 Undo the three retaining nuts, and free the
before proceeding. If a faulty injector is in Section 12. sensor from the underside of the mounting
suspected, before condemning the injector, it 12 Undo the two retaining screws, and bracket.
is worth trying the effect of one of the remove the potentiometer from the base of 25 Depress the retaining clip, disconnect the
proprietary injector-cleaning treatments. the throttle housing. wiring connector and vacuum hose from the
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 13 On refitting, ensure that the potentiometer sensor, and remove the sensor from the
2 Remove the air cleaner-to-throttle housing is correctly engaged with the throttle valve engine compartment.
duct, using the information given in Section 2. spindle, and securely tighten its retaining 26 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
3 Disconnect the vacuum pipe from the fuel screws. procedure.
pressure regulator. 14 Refit the throttle housing as described in
4 Release the retaining clip, and free the Section 12.
various hoses from the top of the fuel rail.
5 Bearing in mind the information given in Electronic control unit (ECU)
Section 7, slacken the retaining clip, and 15 The ECU is situated inside its own
disconnect the fuel feed and return hoses protective plastic box, located directly behind
from the ends of the fuel rail. Where the the battery, on the left-hand side of the engine
original crimped-type Citroen hose clips are compartment. To remove the ECU, first
still fitted, cut them off and discard them; use disconnect the battery negative terminal.
standard worm-drive hose clips on refitting 16 Unclip the lid from the plastic box, and
(see illustration). slide the ECU and mounting plate out of
6 Depress the retaining clips, and disconnect position (see illustration).
the wiring connectors from the four injectors. 17 Disconnect the wiring connector from the
7 Slacken and remove the three fuel rail ECU, then undo the retaining screws and
retaining bolts, then carefully ease the fuel rail remove the ECU from the engine 17.23 MAP sensor location - 1998 cc
and injector assembly out from the inlet compartment. 8-valve models
Fuel and exhaust systems - multi-point fuel injection models 4C13
18.16 Removing the dipstick tube 18.17 Manifold retaining nut and bolt 18.19 On 1998 cc 16-valve models, disconnect
retaining bolt - 1998 cc 8-valve models locations (arrowed) -1998 cc 8-valve the vacuum and breather hoses (arrowed)
models from the front of the inlet manifold . . .
1998 cc 8-valve models four intake tract sealing rings from the
14 Carry out the operations described above manifold, and discard them - new ones must 19 ACAV intake system
in paragraphs 8 to 10. be used on refitting. (1998 cc 16-valve models) -
15 Release the retaining clip, and free all the general information, removal
disconnected hoses from the clip on the top and refitting
of the fuel rail. Refitting
16 Slacken and remove the bolt securing the 22 Refitting is a reverse of the relevant
dipstick tube to the side of the manifold (see removal procedure, noting the following General information
illustration). points: 1 To ensure optimum efficiency at high
17 Undo the six nuts and bolts securing the (a) On 1905 cc models, ensure that the engine speeds, and maximum torque at lower
manifold to the cylinder head, and remove the manifold and cylinder head mating engine speeds, 16-valve models have an inlet
manifold from the engine compartment (see surfaces are clean and dry, and fit new manifold with a variable intake tract system.
illustration). Recover the manifold seals, and manifold gasket(s) over the studs. Refit Citroen call this system ACAV (variable
discard them - new ones must be used on the manifold, and tighten its retaining nuts acoustic characteristic induction) (see
refitting.
to the specified torque. illustration).
(b) On 1761 cc and 1998 cc models, ensure 2 The inlet manifold is divided into two tracts
1998 cc 16-valve models that the manifold and cylinder head of different length and diameter; a long tract
18 Slacken the retaining clip, and disconnect mating surfaces are clean and dry, then (for low-speed torque) which is 650 mm long,
the large breather hose from the front of the locate the new seals in their recesses in diameter 36 mm, and a short tract (for high-
oil filler neck. the manifold. Refit the manifold and speed power) which is 370 mm long, diameter
19 Disconnect the vacuum/breather hoses tighten its retaining nuts and bolts (1761 45 mm.
from their unions on the front of the manifold, and 1998 cc 8-valve models) to the 3 Situated between the manifold and the
noting the location of each hose (see specified torque; on 16-valve models, cylinder head is a line of four butterfly valves,
illustration). mounted in an alloy housing. Mounted on
tighten the retaining screws securely.
20 Undo the three retaining screws, and lift either end of the housing is a vacuum
(c) Ensure that all relevant hoses are diaphragm assembly. Each diaphragm is
off the cover from the top of the inlet reconnected to their original positions and
manifold-to-ACAV valve assembly joint. Free connected to the butterfly valve spindles via a
are securely held (where necessary) by pushrod. The vacuum diaphragms are
the wiring loom, and position it clear of the the retaining clips.
manifold (see illustration). connected to an electrically-operated
(d) Refit the throttle housing as described in solenoid valve, which is in turn connected to
21 Slacken and remove the screws securing
Section 12. the braking system vacuum pump. The pump
the inlet manifold to the ACAV butterfly valve
housing, then manoeuvre the inlet manifold
out of the engine compartment. Recover the
19.1 ACAV intake
system -1998 cc
16-valve models
20.3 Undo the retaining bolts and remove 21.6a Exhaust front pipe-to-manifold joint 21.6b Exhaust front pipe-to-manifold joint
the exhaust manifold shroud (1905 cc securing nut (1), spring cup (2) and bolts (arrowed) - viewed from above
model shown) spring (3) - viewed from underneath
Complete system - all models
recover the springs. Remove the bolts, then throughout its entire length by rubber mountings. 15 Using the information given under the
free the front pipe from the manifold, and
Removal relevant sub-heading above, unbolt the front
recover the wire-mesh sealing ring. Either
4 Each exhaust section can be removed pipe from the manifold, and disconnect the
support the front pipe, to avoid placing any
individually, or alternatively, the complete lambda sensor wiring (where applicable). Free
strain on the lambda sensor wiring (where
system can be removed as a unit. Even if only the system from all its mounting rubbers, and
fitted), or disconnect the lambda sensor
one part of the system needs attention, it is withdraw it from under the vehicle.
wiring connectors.
often easier to remove the whole system and Heat shield(s) - all models
5 Undo the retaining nuts securing the
separate the sections on the bench. 16 The heat shields are secured to the
manifold to the head. Manoeuvre the manifold
5 To remove the system or part of the underside of the body by various nuts and
out of the engine compartment, and discard
system, first jack up the front or rear of the bolts. Each shield can be removed once the
the manifold gasket(s) - new ones should be
car, and support it on axle stands. relevant exhaust section has been removed. If
obtained for refitting.
Alternatively, position the car over an the shield is being removed to gain access to a
Refitting inspection pit, or on car ramps. component located behind it, it may prove
6 Refitting is the reverse of the removal Front pipe -1905 cc models without a sufficient in some cases to remove the retaining
procedure, noting the following points: catalytic converter nuts and/or bolts, and simply lower the shield,
(a) Examine all the exhaust manifold studs for without disturbing the exhaust system.
6 Slacken and remove the two nuts securing
signs of damage and corrosion; remove the front pipe to the manifold, and recover the Refitting
all traces of corrosion, and repair or spring cups and springs. Remove the bolts, 17 Each section is refitted by a reverse of the
renew any damaged studs. then release the front pipe from the manifold, removal sequence, noting the following points:
(b) Ensure that the manifold and cylinder head and recover the wire-mesh gasket from the (a) Clamping rings which are secured by a
sealing faces are clean and flat, and fit the joint (see illustrations). single bolt (fitted to all 1998 cc models,
new manifold gaskets. Tighten the manifold
7 Slacken the front pipe-to-tailpipe clamping and to some others) should be renewed
retaining nuts to the specified torque.
ring bolt(s), and disengage the clamp from the as a matter of course. They are designed
(c) Reconnect the front pipe to the manifold, to deform on tightening, and cannot be
flange joint.
using the information given in Section 21. re-used.
8 Free the front pipe from its mounting
rubbers, and withdraw it from underneath the (b) Ensure that all traces of corrosion have
21 Exhaust system - vehicle. been removed from the flanges, and
general information, removal Front pipe - all models with a catalytic renew all necessary gaskets.
and refitting converter (c) Inspect the rubber mountings for signs of
9 Trace the wiring back from the lambda damage or deterioration, and renew as
(oxygen) sensor to its wiring connectors, and necessary.
General information
disconnect it from the main wiring harness. (d) Prior to assembling the spring-loaded ball
1 On 1905 cc models without a catalytic type joint, a smear of high-temperature
converter, the exhaust system consists of two 10 Disconnect the front pipe from the manifold
and intermediate pipe as described above in grease should be applied to the joint
sections: the front pipe and intermediate mating surfaces. Citroen recommend the
silencer box, and the tailpipe and main paragraphs 6 and 7, then remove the front pipe
from underneath the vehicle. Be careful not to use of Gripcott AF G2 grease (available
silencer box. The front pipe-to-manifold joint from your Citroen dealer).
is of the spring-loaded ball type, to allow for damage the catalytic converter - it is fragile.
Intermediate pipe - all models with a (e) On joints which are secured by clamping
movement in the exhaust system, and the
catalytic converter rings, apply a smear of exhaust system
front pipe-to-silencer joint is secured by a
jointing paste to the joint mating surfaces,
clamping ring. 11 Slacken the intermediate pipe clamping to ensure an gas-tight seal.
2 On all other models, the exhaust system ring bolts, and disengage the clamps from (f) Prior to tightening the exhaust system
consists of three sections: the front pipe and both the flange joints. fasteners, ensure all rubber mountings are
catalytic converter, the intermediate pipe and 12 Free the intermediate pipe from its correctly located, and that there is
silencer box, and the tailpipe and main silencer mounting rubbers, and withdraw it from adequate clearance between the exhaust
box. All exhaust sections are joined by flanged underneath the vehicle. system and vehicle underbody.
joints. The front pipe-to-manifold joint is of the Tailpipe - all models (g) On models with clamping rings which are
spring-loaded ball type, to allow for movement 13 Slacken the intermediate pipe-to-tailpipe secured by two bolts, tighten the
in the exhaust system, and the front pipe-to- clamping ring bolt(s), and disengage the clamping ring nuts evenly and
intermediate pipe and intermediate pipe-to- clamp from the flange joint. progressively to the specified torque, to
silencer joints are secured by clamping rings. 14 Unhook the tailpipe from its mounting ensure that the clearance between the
3 On all models, the system is suspended rubbers, and remove it from the vehicle. clamp halves is equal on either side.