How to carry out replacement: Spark Plug 1.6 HDi 90 Citroen DS3 Hatchback
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How to change spark plugs on CITROËN DS3 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Spark Plug on your CITROËN DS3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 165, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95 LPG, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 98, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP160, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN DS3 1.6 VTi 120, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 150, CITROËN DS3 1.6 Racing … View more

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN DS3. Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 8
Spark plug socket # 14
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
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Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN DS3. 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 DS3. 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 DS3. 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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