Change Car Shock Absorbers Citroen C5

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–4h00 ~300–400£
Estimated time 3h00–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–400£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
C5 2000-2008 21
  • 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 (ES9A (XFU))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (ES9A (XFV))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (ES9J4S (XFX))
C5 2008-2017 24
  • 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))
  • 2.2 HDi FAP Diesel (DW12C (4HL))
  • 2.7 V6 HDi FAP Diesel (DT17TED4 (UHZ))
  • 3.0 V6 HDi FAP Diesel (DT20C (X8Z))
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (ES9A (XFV))
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h30–4h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 3h00

What is the function of Citroen C5 shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Citroen C5 shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Citroen C5 shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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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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