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Timing belt replacement: Citroen C4 DV6ATED4 (DV6TED4)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Citroen C4 DV6ATED4 (DV6TED4): 91 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.

91 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, HDI, 16V, 110, |, 90, HDIF

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking pin, locking tool

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  • Ensure the locking tools still fit correctly before fitting the timing belt
  • The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
  • Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

DV6TED4(9HV)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
  2. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
  3. Disconnect the air hoses from the intercooler
  4. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
  5. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
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  1. Crankshaft pulley
  2. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
  3. Note: Put a wooden block between the sump and the jack
  4. Remove the upper engine support
  5. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  6. Remove the timing belt lower cover
  7. Fit the injection pump locking pin
  8. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  9. Fit the flywheel locking tool
  10. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
  11. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  12. Supporting its slack using a hexagonal wrench
  13. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise
  14. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Camshaft locking tool:
  2. Ensure the locking tools still fit correctly before fitting the timing belt
  3. Installation sequence:
  4. Fit the timing belt
  5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, 6 rotations
  7. Check the position of the tensioner
  8. Repeat the procedure if required
  9. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  10. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  11. Remove the injection pump locking pin
  12. Fit the crankshaft pulley
  13. Use a new bolt
  14. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  15. Stage 1:
  16. Stage 2:
  17. Remove the flywheel locking tool
  18. Refit the timing belt upper cover
  19. Fit the timing belt lower cover
  20. Reconnect the wiring loom
  21. Refit the engine support bracket
  22. Refit the engine mount
  23. Remove the jack
  24. Reconnect the fuel lines
  25. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  26. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
  27. Refit the front right wheel
  28. Reconnect the battery

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.