When to replace the Lambda Sensor on your CITROËN C5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Lambda sensor : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 THP 150, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 2.0 16V BioFlex, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 2.0 16V (RWRFJC, RWRFJF), CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.8 16V (RW6FYC), CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 VTI 120 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: lambda sensor – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #22
22-mm oxygen sensor socket
Ratchet wrench
Thread tap
Fender cover
Replacement: lambda sensor – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • After replacing the oxygen sensor, clear the trouble code from the electronic control unit and let the ECU adapt itself to the new sensor.
  • Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
  • Please note: all work on the car – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Detach the oxygen sensor connector.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the oxygen sensor.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the oxygen sensor mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Cut the thread for the new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
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