Clutch replacement: Citroen C3 A51 MCM (DV6C, DV6CTED)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, HDIF, |, 115

• Opens: clutch fluid, gearbox oil

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• Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 32 workshop diagrams for DV6C(9HD)

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Renew the gaskets
2. Drive shaft seal fitting tool(s)
3. Counterhold tool:
4. Raise and support the vehicle with the front wheels suspended
5. Remove the engine upper cover

6. Wheel bolts
7. - Bleeding the hydraulic circuit
8. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
9. Type 1:
10. Remove the cover
11. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
12. Fit the clip
13. Remove the clip
14. Slide the tube in the direction shown
15. Fit the clip
16. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
17. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
18. Remove the clip
19. Slide the tube in the direction shown
20. Press and hold the clutch pedal
21. Fit the clip
22. Slide the tube in the direction shown
23. Remove the clip
24. Release the clutch pedal
25. Repeat the procedure 20 times
26. Until no bubbles come out
27. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
28. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
29. Type 2:
30. Remove the cover
31. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
32. Press and hold the clutch pedal
33. Open the bleed screw
34. Move as shown
35. Allow excess fluid to drain off
36. Close the bleed screw
37. Release the clutch pedal
38. Repeat the procedure 20 times
39. Until no bubbles come out
40. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
41. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
42. Type 3:
43. Remove the cover
44. Remove the front wheels
45. Press and hold the clutch pedal
46. Open the bleed screw
47. Remove the battery cover
48. Remove the engine control unit cover
49. Remove the air filter housing and hoses
50. Repeat the procedure 20 times
51. Remove the engine control unit with bracket
52. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
53. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
54. Move aside
55. Remove the battery cables
56. Remove the battery
57. Remove the battery tray
58. Release the clutch pedal
59. Note: Mark the position
60. Remove the earth cable from the gearbox
61. Measure the distance:
62. Release the clutch pedal
63. If the measurements are out of tolerance:
64. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system
65. Disconnect the gear-shift cables from the gearbox
66. Remove the gear-shift control bracket
67. Remove the starter motor upper bolt
68. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder
69. Unclip the clutch hydraulic line
70. Note: Plug the ends of the hydraulic lines
71. If applicable:
72. Start and Stop system:
73. Disconnect the connector
74. Disconnect the reversing light switch cable
75. Track rod end:
76. Disconnect the track rod ends
77. Use the special tool
78. Unclip the brake hose(s)
79. Disconnect the ABS wires from the suspension
80. Stabiliser links:
81. Disconnect the stabiliser link(s)
82. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints
83. Use the special tool
84. Remove the left drive shaft
85. Remove the intermediate shaft bracket
86. Remove the right-hand drive shaft
87. Plug the gearbox drive shaft hole
88. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter
89. Remove the catalytic converter mounting bracket
90. Remove the catalytic converter
91. Starter motor
92. Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect
93. Secure to the vehicle
94. Reinforcement brace:
95. Remove the reinforcement brace
96. Disconnect the exhaust clamp
97. Secure the exhaust intermediate pipe to the vehicle
98. Remove the pendulum support
99. Use the special tool to support the subframe
100. Remove the subframe front bolt(s)
101. Note: At both sides of the vehicle
102. Remove the subframe
103. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
104. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
105. Use a hoist to support the gearbox
106. Remove the left-hand gearbox support
107. Remove the remaining engine/gearbox attaching bolts
108. Lower the engine/gearbox slightly
109. Separate the gearbox from the engine
110. Remove the gearbox

Installation and checks

111. Refit all parts in the reverse order of removal
112. Refill the gearbox
113. Refit the cover
114. Refit the cover

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