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Cylinder head removal & torque: Citroen Xantia motor (XU10J2C)

Step-by-step cylinder head removal & torque for the Citroen Xantia motor (XU10J2C): 13 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.

13 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0I, |, TURBO, CT

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

XU10J2C(RFX)

📐 32 workshop diagrams for XU10J2C(RFX)

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

Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 1
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 2
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 3
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 4
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 5
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 6
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 7
Xantia XU10J2C motor kop uit in — XU10J2C(RFX) · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

  1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
  2. Disconnect the battery
  3. Remove the spark plugs
  4. Remove the timing belt
  5. Cylinder head torque settings - Refer to 'Adjustment data/Torque settings'
XU10J2C(RFX)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Disconnect the accelerator cable
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed line
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the inlet manifold
  4. Loosen the cylinder head bolts
  5. Remove the cylinder head
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.