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Clutch replacement: Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 MCM (EP6CDT)

Step-by-step clutch replacement for the Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 MCM (EP6CDT): 126 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.

126 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, THP, 155

  • Opens: clutch fluid, gearbox oil
  • Renewed: gasket renew the gaskets

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

EP6CDT(5FV)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Drive shaft seal fitting tool(s)
  2. Disconnect the battery
  3. Lever(s):
  4. Remove the engine lower cover
  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. Remove the bolts from the engine wiring bracket
  10. Move the harness aside
  11. Remove the clips
  12. Collect the escaping fluid in a container
  13. Remove the bleed screw
  14. Unclip the clutch hydraulic line
  15. Plug the hose(s)
  16. Drain the gearbox oil
  17. Type 1:
  18. Remove the cover
  19. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  20. Fit the clip
  21. Remove the clip
  22. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  23. Fit the clip
  24. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
  25. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  26. Remove the clip
  27. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  28. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  29. Fit the clip
  30. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  31. Remove the clip
  32. Release the clutch pedal
  33. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  34. Until no bubbles come out
  35. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  36. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  37. Type 2:
  38. Remove the cover
  39. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  40. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  41. Open the bleed screw
  42. Move as shown
  43. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  44. Close the bleed screw
  45. Release the clutch pedal
  46. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  47. Until no bubbles come out
  48. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  49. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  50. Type 3:
  51. Remove the cover
  52. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  53. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  54. Open the bleed screw
  55. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  56. Close the bleed screw
  57. Release the clutch pedal
  58. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  59. Until no bubbles come out
  60. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  61. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  62. All vehicles:
  63. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  64. Release the clutch pedal
  65. Note: Mark the position
  66. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  67. Measure the distance:
  68. Release the clutch pedal
  69. If the measurements are out of tolerance:
  70. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system
  71. Remove the drive shaft nuts
  72. Use a special tool:
  73. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
  74. Use a special tool:
  75. Disconnect the lower arm ball joints
  76. Remove the drive shaft bearing support bolts
  77. Use a special tool:
  78. Disconnect the drive shafts from the wheel bearing housings
  79. Remove the drive shafts from the differential
  80. Plug the holes
  81. Unclip the wiring
  82. Disconnect the reversing light switch
  83. Remove the turbocharger coolant pump
  84. Remove the subframe
  85. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
  86. Support the engine with a lifting jack
  87. Use a hoist to support the gearbox
  88. Remove the engine support
  89. Lower the gearbox slightly
  90. Remove the engine support
  91. Remove the remaining engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  92. Remove the gearbox
  93. Starter motor
  94. Wheel bolts
  95. Front
  96. Rear
  97. - Bleeding the hydraulic circuit

Installation and checks

  1. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  2. Refit the cover
  3. Refit the cover
  4. Refit the cover
  5. Refit the drain plug
  6. Renew the gasket
  7. Renew the gaskets

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.