Change Car Clutch Citroen C5

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–14h00 ~800–1400£
Estimated time 8h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1400£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
C5 2000-2008 19
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY))
  • 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 1.8 Petrol (EW7A (6FY))
  • 1.8 Petrol (EW7J4 (6FZ))
  • 1.8 Petrol (EW7J4. (6FZ))
  • 2.0 HDi 8V 110 FAP Diesel (DW10ATED (RHS))
  • 2.0 HDi 8V Diesel (DW10ATED (RHZ))
  • 2.0 HDi 8V Diesel (DW10TD (RHY))
  • 2.0 HDi Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHL))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR))
  • 2.0 HPi Petrol (EW10D (RLZ))
  • 2.0 Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.0 Petrol (EW10J4 (RFN))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HP))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HR))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HS))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HT))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12TED4 (4HX))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (ES9J4S (XFX))
C5 2008-2017 20
  • 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HD))
  • 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HL))
  • 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HR))
  • 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 1.6 THP 150 Petrol (EP6CDT (5FN))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV))
  • 1.6 VTi Petrol (EP6CM (5FS))
  • 1.8 Petrol (EW7A (6FY))
  • 2.0 Bioflex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Diesel (DW10FCD (AHX))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi 150 Diesel (DW10FD (AHR))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHF))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHA))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHD))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHE))
  • 2.0 HDi FAP Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHH))
  • 2.0 Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HP))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12BTED4 (4HT))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–14h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00–14h00

What is a Citroen C5 clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Citroen C5 clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Citroen C5 clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C5 2000-2008 2000-2008 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY)), 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ)), 1.8 Petrol (EW7A (6FY)), 1.8 Petrol (EW7J4 (6FZ)), 1.8 Petrol (EW7J4. (6FZ)), 2.0 HDi 8V 110 FAP Diesel (DW10ATED (RHS)), 2.0 HDi 8V Diesel (DW10ATED (RHZ)), 2.0 HDi 8V Diesel (DW10TD (RHY)), 2.0 HDi Diesel (DW1… Diesel, Petrol
C5 2008-2017 2008-2017 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HL)), 1.6 HDi 8V FAP Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ)), 1.6 THP 150 Petrol (EP6CDT (5FN)), 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV)), 1.6 VTi Petrol (EP6CM (5FS)), 1.8 Petrol (EW7A (6FY)), 2.0 Bioflex Bi… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol

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