Citroen XSARA PICASSO 2005 1.G Workshop Manual
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CONDITIONING  
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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Low pressure and high pressure too highAircon pressure reducer defective 
Duct clogged 
Low pressure too high and high pressure too low Aircon compressor seal defective
Aircon evaporator sensor defective 
Low pressure too low and high pressure too high Aircon pressure reducer jammed
Abnormal levels of pressuretoo high
Filtering and drying cartridge obstructed
Duct clogged
Duct clogged
Aircon pressure reducer jammed
Low pressure and high pressure too low
Lack of aircon fluid in the aircon circuit
Aircon compressor defective
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AIR
CONDITIONING  
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Low pressure normal and high pressure too high Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Low pressure normal and high pressure too lowAircon pressostat defective 
Evaporator sensor defective 
Abnormal levels of pressure Low pressure too high and high pressure normal Aircon pressure reducer jammed open
Filtering and drying cartridge saturated or 
Low pressure too low and high pressure normal clogged
Aircon pressure reducer iced up
Under cooling too weak Lack of aircon fluid
Air conditioning operating inExcess aircon fluid 
back-up mode
Under cooling excessive Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Filtering and drying cartridge clogged
NOTE: In all cases, measure the excessive heating (SC)and the blow air temperature.
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AIR
CONDITIONING  
(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat 
(tighten to 0,6 m.daN)
(4)Aircon pressure reducer 
(5)Filtering and drying cartridge
(6)Buffer capacity
«a»Outlet and inlet of the aircon pressure reducer, tighten to 0,8 m.daN
«b»Outlet and inlet of the aircon compressor, tighten to 0,7 m.daN
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
C5HP1BHP
Engines: ET3J4 - TU5JP4
C4
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(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat 
(tighten to 0,6 m.daN)
(4)Aircon pressure reducer 
(5)Filtering and drying cartridge
(6)Buffer capacity
«a»Outlet and inlet of the aircon pressure reducer, tighten to 0,8 m.daN
«b»Outlet and inlet of the aircon compressor, tighten to 0,7 m.daN
«c»and «d»Outlet and inlet of the aircon condenser, tighten to 0,6 m.daN
C5HP1BMP
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Engine: EW10J4
C4
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(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat 
(tighten to 0,6 m.daN)
(4)Aircon pressure reducer 
(5)Filtering and drying cartridge
(6)Buffer capacity
«a»Outlet and inlet of the aircon pressure reducer, tighten to 0,8 m.daN
«b»Outlet and inlet of the aircon compressor, tighten to 0,7 m.daN
«c»and «d»Outlet and inlet of the aircon condenser, tighten to 0,6 m.daN
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
C5HP1BLP
Engines: EW10A - EW10J4S
C4
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(1) High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat 
(tighten to 0,6 m.daN)
(4)Aircon pressure reducer 
(5)Filtering and drying cartridge
(6)Buffer capacity
«a»Outlet and inlet of the aircon pressure reducer, tighten to 0,8 m.daN
«b»Outlet and inlet of the aircon compressor, tighten to 0,7 m.daN
«c»and «d»Outlet and inlet of the aircon condenser, tighten to 0,6 m.daN
C5HP1BNP
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Engine: DV6
C4
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(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat 
(tighten to 0,6 m.daN)
(4)Aircon pressure reducer 
(5)Filtering and drying cartridge
(6)Buffer capacity
«a»Outlet and inlet of the aircon pressure reducer, tighten to 0,8 m.daN
«b»Outlet and inlet of the aircon compressor, tighten to 0,7 m.daN
«c»and «d»Outlet and inlet of the aircon condenser, tighten to 0,6 m.daN
C5HP1BJP
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Engine: DW10BTED4
C4
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AIR
CONDITIONING  
(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)Pressostat
(4)Dryer
NOTE:The method of connecting the High Pressure and Low Pressure compressor
pipes may vary according to engine type.
T
ightening torques (m.daN).
(a) : 0,8
(b) : 4 ± 0,4
XSARAAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
C5HP16RP
Engines: TU3JP - TU5JP4 - EW10J4 - DV4TD - DW8B - DW10TD - DW10ATED
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AIR
CONDITIONING  
(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)High pressure clickfit union 
(tool 8005-T.C)
(4) Low pressure clickfit union (tool 8005-T.A)
(5)Pressostat: 1,8 ± 0,6 m.daN
(6)Filtering/drying cartridge plug
T
ightening torques (m.daN).
a : 0,8.± 0,1
b : 0,5.± 0,1
c : 1,4 ± 0,2
d : 2,5 ± 0,25
XSARA PICASSO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
C5HP13PP
Engine: TU5JP+
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AIR
CONDITIONING  
(1)High pressure valve
(2)Low pressure valve
(3)High pressure clickfit union 
(tool 8005-T.C)
(4)Low pressure clickfit union(tool 8005-T.A)
(5)Pressostat: 1,8 ± 0,6 m.daN
(6)Filtering/drying cartridge plug
T
ightening torques (m.daN).
a : 0,8.± 0,1
b : 0,5.± 0,1
c : 1,4 ± 0,2
HP/LP compressor flange fixing: 2,5 ± 0,25
XSARA PICASSO 
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
C5HP13QP
Engine: EW7J4
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