When to replace the Spark Plug on your CITROËN C5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 VTI 120, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW_) 1.6 THP 150 View more

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 – Spark Plug for C5 III Estate (RW_) and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 8
Spark plug socket # 14
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). Take the following steps:
  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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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  3. Step 5
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  4. Step 6
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
    Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN C5 III Break (TD_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #14.
  7. Step 9
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    Take out the spark plugs.
  8. Step 10
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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 11
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  10. Step 12
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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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