CITROEN C6 2005 Owners Manual

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PRIVATE CARS
CAR 000 0232005
AC/DTAV/MMCB/MMEC
Méthodes Mécaniques«The intellectual property rights relating to the technical information contained in this document belong
exclusively to the manufacturer. Reproduction, translation or distribution in whole or in part without prior
written authorisation from the manufacturer is forbidden».«The technical information contained in this document is intended for the exclusive use of the trained personnel
of the motor vehicle repair trade. In some instances, this information could concern the security and safety of
the vehicle. The information is to be used by the professional vehicle repairers for whom it is intended and they
alone would assume full responsibility to the exclusion of that of the manufacturer».
«The technical information appearing in this brochure is subject to updating as the characteristics of each
model in the range evolve. Motor vehicle repairers are invited to contact the CITROËN network periodically for
further information and to obtain any possible updates».
2005
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THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of CITROËNprivate vehicles, not including UTILITY vehicles for which there exists a
separate handbook.
The handbook is divided into groups representing the main functions:
GENERAL - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - CLUTCH, GEARBOX, DRIVESHAFTS - AXLES, SUSPENSION, STEERING - BRAKES - HYDRAULICS - AIR CONDITIONING.
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If you find that this handbook does not always meet your requirements, we invite you to send us your suggestions
which we will take into account
when preparing future publications. For example:
- INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION.
- SUPERFLUOUS INFORMATION.
- NEED FOR MORE DETAILS.
Please send your comments and suggestions to:
CITROEN U.K. Ltd.
221, Bath Road,
SLOUGH,
SL1 4BA.
U.K.
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Vehicle identification1 - 4
General specifications: dimensions 5 - 6
General specifications: weights7
Operations to be performed before and
after a disconnection of the battery8
Towing specifications9 - 10
Lifting and supporting the vehicle11 - 15
Capacities18
Lubricants18 - 20
ENGINE
Engine specifications22
Engine suspension tightening torques: ES9A23
Tightening torques: ES9A engine24 - 28
Suspension tightening torques: DT1729 - 31
Adjustment of torque reaction rod32
Tightening torques: DT17 engines33 - 41
Cylinder head tightening42 - 43IGNITION
Sparking plugs100
CLUTCH - GEARBOX - TRANSMISSION
Speedometer101
AM6 automatic gearbox specifications
102
Procedure before operations103
Precautions: AM6 gearbox104
AM6 gearbox specifications105
Tightening torques: AM6 gearbox106 - 107
AM6 gearbox control specifications 108 - 110
Shift lock function111
Initialisation of the AM6 gearbox112 - 113
Draining-filling-topping up
the AM6 gearbox114 - 116
Oil pressure checks: AM6 gearbox117 - 119
Transmission120
CONTENTS
Auxiliary equipment drive belt45
Checking and setting the valve timing50
Exhaust line specifications68 - 72
Cooling system specifications73 - 75
Checking the oil pressure76
Valve clearances77
Drain-fill-bleed the engine cooling circuit78 - 82
INJECTION
BOSCH 7.4.7 injection system83 - 89
Prohibited operations: SIEMENS HDi
direct injection90 - 91
Safety requirements: HDi direct injection92
Checking the low pressure fuel
supply circuit 93 - 94
Turbo pressure checks95 - 97
Air supply circuit specifications98
Checking the air supply circuit99
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Wheels and tyres121 - 124
Checking and adjusting the vehicle height125 - 128
Values for checking and adjusting
the axle geometries129 - 133
Front axle134 - 135
Front axle tightening torques136 - 139
Rear axle140 - 141
Rear axle tightening torques142 - 143
Active suspension with variable damping144 - 149
Suspension tightening torques150 - 154
Draining-filling-bleeding
the hydraulic steering/suspension circuit155 - 158
Power steering specifications159 - 162
Power steering tightening torques163 - 164
Checking the steering assistance
pressure (ES9A engine)165 - 168
Bleeding the hydraulic steering
assistance circuit169AIR CONDITIONING
Quantities: aircon system R134.a 203
Special features: air conditioning circuit 204 - 205
Pollen filter206
Checking the compressor oil level207 - 208
Checking the efficiency of
the air conditioning circuit209 - 215
Air conditioning circuit: ES9A216
Air conditioning circuit: DT17217
CONTENTS
BRAKES
Brake specifications170
Braking system: general specifications171 - 173
Braking system: tightening torques174 - 177
Values for checking and adjusting
the braking system178
General feataures of
the electric parking brake179 - 189
Brake fluid checks190
Drain-fill-bleed the braking system191 - 194
HYDRAULICS
Safety requirements:
active suspension with variable damping195 - 197
Suspension spheres: general specifications 198
Suspension spheres:
specification - identification199 - 200
Depressurising the hydraulic
suspension circuit201 - 202
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E1AP13LD
A- Chassis stamp
(cold stamp on suspension leg).
B - Chassis stamp
(cold stamp on bodywork below rear screen).
C - Manufacturer's data plate
(on the LH centre pillar).
D - AS/RP No. and RP paint code
(label on front pillar close to driver's door).
E - Inflation pressures and tyre references
(label on front pillar close to driver's door).
F - Serial no. on bodywork.
G - Gearbox reference - Factory serial no.
H - Engine legislation type - Factory serial no.
GENERAL
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GENERAL
Petrol Diesel
ES DT
917
A BTED4
3.0i 24 S 2.7 24V HDi
Emission standard E4
Type code TD XFVJ TD UHZJ
Engine typeXFV UHZ
Cubic capacity (cc)2946 2720
Fiscal rating (hp)15 13
Gearbox typeAM6 AM6
Gearbox ident. plate20 GH 07 20 GG 07IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
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3
E1AP09JC
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
The manufacturer's plate carries the following information:
(a)Type approval number (*)
(b)Type serial number (VIN)
(c)Gross vehicle weight (*)
(d)Gross vehicle weight (*)
(e)Maximum weight on front axle (*)
(f)Maximum weight on rear axle (*)
(g)Manufacturer identification
(*) =according to marketing country.
Manufacturer's plate
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GENERAL
Structure Version (4)
T Family (1)Depollution levels
TD XFVJD Bodywork (2)L3
L4 Euro IVUS
OtherK Alcohol
XFV Engine (3)W3 83/87 K' L3/L4Euro IV
J Version (4)AB CP V 5 81
EFRW692
Family (1)GHS X 3
TC6 DJN U
Bodywork (2)KLT Y704
D Saloon 4-door 3-box M
Z
Engine (3)
XFV 3.0i 24 S ES9A
UHZ 2.7 24V HDi DT17BTED4
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Type approval
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