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Clutch replacement: Peugeot 308 semi-automatic transmission (DV6C)

Step-by-step clutch replacement for the Peugeot 308 semi-automatic transmission (DV6C): 205 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for PEUGEOT — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

205 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, HDI, |, HDIF, -CC

  • Opens: coolant, clutch fluid, gearbox oil

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  • Caution! Safety straps MUST be used

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

DV6C(9HD)DV6C(9HR)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Caution! Safety straps MUST be used
  2. Renew the gaskets
  3. Raise the vehicle
  4. Semi-automatic transmission:
  5. Depressurise the system
DV6C(9HD)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Use a diagnostic tool
  2. Wait for 3 minutes
  3. Disconnect the battery
  4. Remove the engine upper cover
  5. Remove the engine lower cover
  6. Drain the cooling system
  7. Drain the gearbox oil
  8. Remove both front wheels
  9. Remove both front wheel arch liners
  10. Disconnect the headlight washer pump connector
  11. Disconnect the headlight wiring
  12. Disconnect the lower radiator hose
  13. Disconnect the upper radiator hose
  14. Remove the radiator hose
  15. Remove the radiator
  16. Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe
  17. Remove the drive shaft nuts
  18. Use a special tool:
  19. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
  20. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts
  21. Remove the hub
  22. Rotate the gearwheels anti-clockwise to their lock position
  23. Remove the left drive shaft
  24. Refit the shock absorber lower bolts
  25. Rotate the gearwheels clockwise to their lock position
  26. Remove the right-hand drive shaft
  27. Refit the shock absorber lower bolts
  28. Remove the drive shaft bearing support bolts
  29. Remove the drive shafts from the differential
  30. Plug the holes
  31. Disconnect the fuel feed and return lines
  32. Note: Plug the ends of the fuel lines
  33. Remove the air ducts
  34. Plug the holes
  35. Remove the radiator grille
  36. Remove the cooling fan housing
  37. Remove the bonnet release cable
  38. Without disconnecting the system, place the pump aside
  39. Remove the air-conditioning condenser
  40. Remove the fuse box from the battery cover
  41. Remove the air inlet hose
  42. Remove the battery cover
  43. Remove the battery
  44. Remove the front cross member
  45. Remove the centre beam
  46. Remove the front subframe extensions
  47. Note: At both sides of the vehicle
  48. Remove the pendulum support
  49. Remove the impact absorber
  50. Remove the battery box support
  51. Remove the bolts
  52. Remove the battery cables
  53. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the gearbox
  54. Remove the earth cable from the gearbox
  55. Move the harness aside
  56. Remove the vacuum hose
  57. Vehicles with air conditioning:
  58. Remove the ancillary drive belt
  59. Disconnect the air-conditioning compressor electrical connections
  60. Remove the air-conditioning compressor bolts
  61. Without disconnecting the system, place the air-conditioning compressor aside
  62. All vehicles:
  63. Disconnect the gear-shift cables from the gearbox
  64. Remove the gear-shift control bracket
  65. Move aside
  66. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder
  67. Unclip the clutch hydraulic line
  68. Note: Plug the ends of the hydraulic lines
  69. Disconnect the reversing light switch cable
  70. Protect the gear-shift hydraulic unit
  71. Use the special tool
  72. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  73. Vehicles without air conditioning:
  74. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  75. Fit the special tool to support the gearbox
  76. Vehicles with air conditioning:
  77. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  78. Fit the special tool to support the gearbox
  79. All vehicles:
  80. Support the engine/gearbox with a lifting jack
  81. Remove the engine supports
  82. Lower the engine/gearbox from the engine compartment
  83. Remove the engine together with the gearbox

Installation and checks

  1. Counterhold tool:
  2. Engine/gearbox supports:
  3. Handle:
  4. Drive shaft seal fitting tool(s)
  5. Refill the gearbox
  6. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  7. Differential pressure sensor
  8. Type 1:
  9. Fit the clip
  10. Remove the clip
  11. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  12. Fit the clip
  13. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
  14. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  15. Remove the clip
  16. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  17. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  18. Fit the clip
  19. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  20. Remove the clip
  21. Release the clutch pedal
  22. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  23. Until no bubbles come out
  24. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  25. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  26. Refit the cover
  27. Type 2:
  28. Remove the cover
  29. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  30. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  31. Open the bleed screw
  32. Move as shown
  33. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  34. Close the bleed screw
  35. Release the clutch pedal
  36. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  37. Until no bubbles come out
  38. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  39. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  40. Refit the cover
  41. Type 3:
  42. Remove the cover
  43. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  44. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  45. Open the bleed screw
  46. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  47. Close the bleed screw
  48. Release the clutch pedal
  49. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  50. Until no bubbles come out
  51. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  52. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  53. Refit the cover
  54. All vehicles:
  55. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  56. Release the clutch pedal
  57. Note: Mark the position
  58. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  59. If the measurements are out of tolerance:
  60. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.