How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.6 HDI Citroen C3 Picasso
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How to change spark plugs on CITROËN C3 Picasso – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your CITROËN C3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C3 Picasso. List of the tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Spark plug socket # 16
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Telescoping magnet
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C3 Picasso. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – CITROËN C3 Picasso.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C3 Picasso. AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bolts. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the ignition coil by pulling it straight up.
  6. Step 8
    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  8. Step 11
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  9. Step 12
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  10. Step 13
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C3 Picasso. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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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