Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 LPG, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.1, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4 16V, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.4, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.4 i bivalent (MBKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.4 bivalent, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.6 16V (MBNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.1 i (MAHDZ, MBHDZ, MBHFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.4 i (MBKFX, MBKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i bivalent (MFKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i (MFKFX, MFKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.1 i (MFHDZ, MFHFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 bivalent, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1 BiFuel, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.1, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 II (SC_) 1.4 LPG, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.6, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 VTi (SXNFPT), CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.6 VTi 115 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on CITROEN C3 1 (FC, FN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) and other CITROËN models

Air Filter

      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 i
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 16V
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i Bivalent
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.1 LPG
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 i
    
      CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.4 BiFuel
    
      AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro

Replacement: air filter – Citroen C3 1. Tools you might need:

                        Drive socket # 7 
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: air filter – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC recommends:

Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: air filter – Citroen C3 1. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Detach the air intake hose clamp.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
Step 5

Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the air filter housing.
Step 7

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 8

Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9

Take off the filter lid.
Step 10

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 11

Clean the air filter cover and housing.

Replacement: air filter – Citroen C3 1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 12

Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – Citroen C3 1. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 13

Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 14

Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 15

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 16

Reinstall the air filter housing.
Step 17

Screw the filter housing fastening bolts.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Connect the crankcase ventilation hose to the air duct.
Step 19

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose.Use a drive socket #7.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 21

Close the hood.

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