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Clutch replacement: Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 BE4R (EP6C)

Step-by-step clutch replacement for the Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 BE4R (EP6C): 146 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.

146 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, VTI, 120

  • Opens: clutch fluid, gearbox oil

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

EP6C(5FS)

📋 Procedure

  1. Special tool:
  2. Disconnect the battery
  3. Raise the vehicle
  4. Drive shaft seal fitting tool(s)
  5. Disconnect the engine control unit connectors
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  1. Remove the engine control unit
  2. Remove the battery
  3. Remove the battery tray
  4. Remove the earth cable from the gearbox
  5. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections
  6. Remove the starter motor
  7. Remove both front wheel arch liners
  8. Remove both front wheels
  9. - Bleeding the hydraulic circuit
  10. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  11. Use a special tool:
  12. Type 1:
  13. Remove the cover
  14. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  15. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints
  16. Remove the clip
  17. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  18. Fit the clip
  19. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
  20. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  21. Remove the clip
  22. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  23. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  24. Fit the clip
  25. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  26. Remove the clip
  27. Release the clutch pedal
  28. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  29. Until no bubbles come out
  30. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  31. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  32. Refit the cover
  33. Type 2:
  34. Remove the cover
  35. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  36. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  37. Open the bleed screw
  38. Move as shown
  39. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  40. Close the bleed screw
  41. Release the clutch pedal
  42. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  43. Until no bubbles come out
  44. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  45. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  46. Refit the cover
  47. Type 3:
  48. Remove the cover
  49. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  50. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  51. Open the bleed screw
  52. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  53. Close the bleed screw
  54. Release the clutch pedal
  55. Repeat the procedure 20 times
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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.