When to replace the Spark Plug on your CITROËN XM
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 18 month / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XM Break (Y3) 2.0 i, CITROËN XM Break (Y3) 2.0 Turbo, CITROËN XM Break (Y3) 2.0, CITROËN XM Break (Y3) 2.0, CITROËN XM Break (Y3) 2.0 i (Y3A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN XM Break (Y3). Tools you need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Telescoping magnet
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN XM Break (Y3). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN XM Break (Y3). Recommended sequence of 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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    Detach the PCV valve.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the intake manifold.
  3. Step 5
    Remove the crankcase ventilation hoses.
    Step 6
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    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct.
  4. Step 7
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    Detach the throttle valve connectors.
  5. Step 8
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    Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
  6. Step 9
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    Detach the connector from the intake manifold.
  7. Step 10
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    Cover the PCV valve hole with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Pry up the ignition coil. Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  13. Step 16
    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
    Step 17
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
  14. Step 18
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
    Replacement: spark plugs – CITROËN XM Break (Y3). 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.
  15. Step 19
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    Treat the ignition coil tips. Use high-temperature grease.
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