When to replace the Air Filter on your CITROËN DS3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for DS3 Convertible and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the clamp fastening the engine air filter housing to the throttle body. Use a drive socket #7.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 9
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    Take off the filter lid.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  10. Step 12
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    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 – CITROËN DS3 Convertible. 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.
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