When to replace the Spark Plug on your CITROËN C1
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 Grand Picasso I (UA_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Grand Picasso I (UA_) 1.8 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Grand Picasso I (UA_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 I Hatchback (FC_, FN_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 I (LC_) 1.6 16V Bio-Flex, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN C2 Hatchback (JM) 1.6, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.8 Bifuel, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.8 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 1.8 16V, CITROËN C5 III (RD_) 2.0 16V BioFlex (RDRFJF), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.6 16V (MBNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First Van (M_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN SAXO (S0, S1) 1.6, CITROËN SAXO (S0, S1) 1.6 VTS, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN C4 Coupe (LA_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 Coupe (LA_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 Coupe (LA_) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C4 Coupe (LA_) 2.0 VTR, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 2.0 16V (RWRFJC, RWRFJF), CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 2.0 16V BioFlex, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.8 16V (RW6FYC), CITROËN BERLINGO Box (B9) 1.6, CITROËN BERLINGO Box (B9) 1.6, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.8 VTS, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA (N1) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C8 II 3.0 V6, CITROËN C8 II 2.2, CITROËN C8 II 2.0, CITROËN C8 II 2.0 16V, CITROËN C8 II 2.0 16V, CITROËN BERLINGO (B9) 1.6, CITROËN BERLINGO (B9) 1.6, CITROËN BERLINGO (B9) 1.6, CITROËN C5 I (DC_) 3.0 V6 (DCXFXC, DCXFXF), CITROËN C5 I (DC_) 2.0 16V (DCRFNC, DCRFNF), CITROËN C5 I (DC_) 1.8 16V (DC6FZB, DC6FZE), CITROËN C5 II (RC_) 1.8 16V, CITROËN C5 II (RC_) 2.0 16V (RCRFJB, RCRFJC), CITROËN C5 II (RC_) 1.8 16V (RC6FZB), CITROËN C5 II (RC_) 3.0 V6 (RCXFUF), CITROËN C5 II Break (RE_) 3.0 V6 (REXFUF), CITROËN C5 II Break (RE_) 1.8 16V (RE6FYB), CITROËN C5 II Break (RE_) 2.0 16V (RERFJB, RERFJC), CITROËN C5 II Break (RE_) 1.8 16V (RE6FZB), CITROËN C6 (TD_) 3.0 V6, CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 1.8 16V (DE6FZB, DE6FZE), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 3.0 V6 (DEXFXC, DEXFXF), CITROËN C5 I Break (DE_) 2.0 16V (DERFNF, DERFNC, RERFNC), CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 Saloon L 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 Saloon L 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA Coupe (N0) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA Coupe (N0) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C3 III (SX) 1.6 VTi (SXNFPT), CITROËN JUMPY Box 2.0 i, CITROËN JUMPY Box (BS_, BT_, BY_, BZ_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN JUMPY Box (BS_, BT_, BY_, BZ_) 2.0, CITROËN Jumpy MPV (VF7) 2.0 i, CITROËN Evasion (22, U6) 2.0 16V, CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon 1.6 VTi 115 (DDNFP0, DDNFP6, DDNFP9), CITROËN JUMPY (U6U) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN JUMPY (U6U) 2.0, CITROËN JUMPY Platform/Chassis (BU_, BV_, BW_, BX_) 2.0, CITROËN C5 Estate Van (DE_, RE_) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change spark plug on CITROEN C1 (PM, PN) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for C1 (PM_, PN_) and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tools you need:
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Telescoping magnet
Clic-R collar pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the fastening clamps of the air filter breather pipe and the air filter inlet pipe. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  5. Step 5
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    Take off the filter lid.
  6. Step 6
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    Cover the throttle body with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 7
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the ignition coils. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  14. Step 14
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  15. Step 15
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  16. Step 16
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – Citroen C1 1 PM PN. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
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