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Clutch replacement: Citroen C3 A51 MA 1.4 (EP3, EP3C, EP6C, TU1A, …)

Step-by-step clutch replacement for the Citroen C3 A51 MA 1.4: 130 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for CITROEN — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

130 steps 6 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.1, 8V, |, LPG, 1.4, VTI, 95, 1.6, 120

  • Opens: clutch fluid
  • Renewed: gaskets

Don't miss

  • Use the special tool to counterhold
  • Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect
  • Do not disconnect the hydraulic system

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

EP3(8FP)EP3C(8FR)EP6C(5FS)TU1A(HFV)TU1A(HFX)TU3A(KFT)

📐 29 workshop diagrams for EP3(8FP)

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 1
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 2
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 3
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 4
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 5
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 6
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 7
C3 (A51) - MA - TU1A TU3A EP3 EP3C EP6C — EP3(8FP) · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Lever(s):
  2. Engine support:
  3. Remove the front splash guard
  4. Type 1:
  5. Remove the cover
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  1. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  2. Fit the clip
  3. Remove the clip
  4. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  5. Fit the clip
  6. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
  7. Remove the clip
  8. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  9. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  10. Fit the clip
  11. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  12. Remove the clip
  13. Release the clutch pedal
  14. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  15. Until no bubbles come out
  16. Type 2:
  17. Remove the cover
  18. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  19. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  20. Open the bleed screw
  21. Move as shown
  22. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  23. Close the bleed screw
  24. Release the clutch pedal
  25. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  26. Until no bubbles come out
  27. Type 3:
  28. Remove the cover
  29. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  30. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  31. Open the bleed screw
  32. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  33. Close the bleed screw
  34. Release the clutch pedal
  35. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  36. Until no bubbles come out
  37. Remove the drive shaft nuts
  38. Use the special tool to counterhold
  39. All vehicles:
  40. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  41. Release the clutch pedal
  42. Note: Mark the position
  43. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  44. Measure the distance:
  45. Release the clutch pedal
  46. If the measurements are out of tolerance:
  47. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system
  48. Disconnect the track rod ends
  49. Use the special tool
  50. Unclip the brake hose(s)
  51. Disconnect the ABS wires from the suspension
  52. Disconnect the stabiliser link(s)
  53. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints
  54. Use the special tool
  55. Remove the left drive shaft
  56. Remove the intermediate shaft bracket
  57. Remove the right-hand drive shaft
  58. Plug the gearbox drive shaft hole
  59. Remove the battery cover
  60. Disconnect the battery
  61. Remove the battery
  62. Remove the air filter housing
  63. Remove the engine control unit with bracket
  64. Remove the air inlet resonator from the throttle body
  65. Remove the battery tray
  66. Remove the battery cables
  67. Remove the gearbox earth cable
  68. Disconnect the gear-shift cables from the gearbox
  69. Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect
  70. Secure to the vehicle
  71. Unclip the clutch hydraulic line
  72. Remove the clutch slave cylinder
  73. Note: Do not disconnect the hydraulic system
  74. Remove the reinforcement brace
  75. Remove the pendulum support
  76. Reinforcement brace:
  77. Remove the lower engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  78. Remove the remaining engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  79. Gearbox support:
  80. Remove the gearbox support
  81. Lower the gearbox slightly
  82. Remove the gearbox

Installation and checks

  1. Ball joint splitting tool:
  2. Counterhold tool:
  3. Top up the oil in the gearbox
  4. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  5. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  6. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  7. Refit the cover
  8. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  9. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  10. Refit the cover
  11. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  12. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  13. Renew the gaskets
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.