Air filter change Citroen C5 2001 - 2008 | Haynes Manuals

Air filter change Citroen C5 2001 - 2008 | Haynes Manuals

Servicing /

October 2025

1 minute read

Time

25 minutes

Difficulty

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- step 1

Air filter location

- step 2

Release the engine cover

- step 3

Undo the circular clip on the air intake - use a 7mm socket or a screwdriver

- step 4

Undo the second circular clip on the air intake - use a 7mm socket or a screwdriver

- step 5

Now release the air intake

- step 6

Undo the 2 Phillips retaining fixings

- step 7

Unplug the MAF sensor

- step 8

Carefully lift away the air filter box

- step 9

View of the air filter cover

- step 10

Air filter in position

- step 11

Lift out the air filter

- step 12

Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with a new filter if heavily contaminated

- step 13

Check air filter box for debris. Clean if required. Replace the air filter

- step 14

Reassemble the air filter housing, MAF sensor, air intake and engine cover

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