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Clutch replacement: Peugeot 308 MCM (EP6CDT, EP6DT, EP6DTS)

Step-by-step clutch replacement for the Peugeot 308 MCM: 191 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.

191 steps 3 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, THP, |, 156, -CC

  • Opens: coolant, clutch fluid

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

EP6CDT(5FV)EP6DT(5FX)EP6DTS(5FY)

📋 Procedure

  1. Counterhold tool:
  2. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
  3. Disconnect the battery
  4. Manual transmission drain plug
  5. Wheel nuts
EP6CDT(5FV)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Starter motor
  2. - Bleeding the hydraulic circuit
  3. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  4. Type 1:
  5. Remove the cover
  6. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  7. Fit the clip
  8. Remove the clip
  9. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  10. Fit the clip
  11. Move the hydraulic line back to close the bleed hole when clutch fluid flows out without bubbles
  12. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  13. Remove the clip
  14. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  15. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  16. Fit the clip
  17. Slide the tube in the direction shown
  18. Remove the clip
  19. Release the clutch pedal
  20. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  21. Until no bubbles come out
  22. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  23. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  24. Refit the cover
  25. Type 2:
  26. Remove the cover
  27. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  28. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  29. Open the bleed screw
  30. Move as shown
  31. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  32. Close the bleed screw
  33. Release the clutch pedal
  34. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  35. Until no bubbles come out
  36. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  37. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  38. Refit the cover
  39. Type 3:
  40. Remove the cover
  41. Connect a transparent pipe to the bleed hole
  42. Remove the engine upper cover
  43. Open the bleed screw
  44. Allow excess fluid to drain off
  45. Close the bleed screw
  46. Remove the air filter housing and hoses
  47. Repeat the procedure 20 times
  48. Remove the battery cover
  49. Top up the clutch fluid if necessary
  50. Disconnect the hose connected to the air-bleed valve
  51. Remove the engine lower cover
  52. Remove both front wheel arch liners
  53. Remove the battery box
  54. Press and hold the clutch pedal
  55. Release the clutch pedal
  56. Note: Mark the position
  57. Drain the cooling system
  58. Disconnect the headlight washer pump connector
  59. Disconnect the headlight wiring
  60. If the measurements are out of tolerance:
  61. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system
  62. Remove the lower radiator hose
  63. Remove the upper radiator hose
  64. Remove the radiator
  65. Remove the front cross member
  66. Remove the centre beam
  67. Remove the front subframe extensions
  68. Note: At both sides of the vehicle
  69. Remove the tie rod
  70. Note: Left-hand side
  71. Disconnect the stabiliser link(s)
  72. Note: At both sides of the vehicle
  73. Move aside
  74. Disconnect the lower suspension arms
  75. Note: At both sides of the vehicle
  76. Use the special tool
  77. Disconnect the exhaust support
  78. Subframe:
  79. Unclip the wiring
  80. Unbolt the pendulum support
  81. Remove the nuts
  82. Remove the studs
  83. Clamp and disconnect the power steering hoses at the reservoir
  84. Tie rod nuts:
  85. Remove the subframe bolts
  86. Nut, lower arm ball joint:
  87. Subframe extension:
  88. Remove the power steering heat shield
  89. Remove the subframe
  90. Remove the drive shaft nuts
  91. Use a special tool:
  92. Disconnect the steering arm ball joints from the wheel bearing housings
  93. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts
  94. Remove the hub
  95. Rotate the gearwheels anti-clockwise to their lock position
  96. Remove the left drive shaft
  97. Refit the shock absorber lower bolts
  98. Rotate the gearwheels clockwise to their lock position
  99. Remove the right-hand drive shaft
  100. Refit the shock absorber lower bolts
  101. Remove the drive shaft bearing support bolts
  102. Remove the drive shafts from the differential
  103. Renew the gaskets
  104. Plug the holes
  105. Disconnect the exhaust gas pressure sensor
  106. Disconnect the diesel particulate filter sensor pipes
  107. Plug the holes
  108. Remove the diesel particulate filter heat shield
  109. Remove the catalytic converter together with the diesel particulate filter
  110. Remove the bolts
  111. Remove the impact absorber
  112. Vacuum reservoir:
  113. Disconnect the gear-shift mechanism from the gearbox
  114. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line
  115. Plug the hole
  116. Remove the clip
  117. Disconnect the connector
  118. Remove the turbocharger coolant pump
  119. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the gearbox
  120. Remove the bolts from the engine wiring bracket
  121. Move the harness aside
  122. Disconnect the reversing light switch from the gearbox
  123. Remove the earth cable from the gearbox
  124. Support the gearbox with a trolley jack
  125. Use a hoist to support the engine
  126. Remove the gearbox support
  127. Remove the engine support bracket
  128. Remove the engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  129. Separate the gearbox from the engine
  130. Remove the gearbox

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.