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Removing - refitting: electrical components (TU3JP) Citroen C3 I

Power unit ~412 words

CNG pressure and temperature sensor

WarningPartially depressurize the natural gas fuel circuit (see the relevant operation)

Disconnect the battery

Removing

Disconnect the connector at " a "

Remove

  • The 2 bolts (1)
  • The CNG pressure and temperature sensor (2)

Refitting

Lightly coat the O-ring seal (3) with engine oil

Refit

  • The CNG pressure and temperature sensor (2)
  • The 2 bolts (1)

Connect the connector at "a"

Reconnect the battery

CNG injector distributor electrovalve

Removing

WarningDe-pressurise the CNG supply circuit (see the relevant operation)

Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the connector at " b "

Cut the clamping collar (5)

Uncouple the pipe (6)

Remove the CNG injector distributor (see the relevant operation)

Extract the roll pin (4)

Remove the CNG injector distributor electrovalve (7)

WarningDo not lose the spring (8)

Refitting

Check the absence of impurities on the CNG injector distributor filter (9)

NoteClean the CNG injector distributor filter with compressed air

Refit

  • The CNG injector distributor filter (9)
  • The spring (8)
  • The CNG injector distributor electrovalve (7)
  • The pin (4)

Fit a new clip (5)

Connect the hose (6)

Tighten the clip (5) using tool [2]

Connect the connector at "b"

CNG pressure reducer electrovalve

Removing

Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the connector at " c "

Remove

  • The nut (11)
  • The CNG pressure reducer electrovalve (10)

Refitting

Refit

  • The CNG pressure reducer electrovalve (10)
  • The nut (11)

Connect the connector at "c"

CNG tank electrovalve

Removing

Disconnect the battery

Remove the access flap (13)

Close the manual valve at "d" (clockwise)

Start the vehicle

Change to CNG mode

Accelerate to an engine speed of 3000 rpm

Wait for the engine to change into petrol mode (warning lamp flashing)

Remove the CNG tank protection cover (12)

Remove

  • The 4 bolts (14)
  • The protector (15)

Disconnect the connector at " e "

Remove

  • The (17) bolt
  • The CNG tank electrovalve (16)

Refitting

Refit

  • The CNG tank electrovalve (16)
  • The (17) bolt

Connect the connector at "e"

Refit

  • The protector (15)
  • The bolts (14)
  • The CNG tank protection cover (12)
  • The inspection flap (13)

CNG ECU

Removing

Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the connector at " f "

Remove

  • The nut (19)
  • The CNG ECU (18)

Refitting

Refit

  • The CNG ECU (18)
  • The nut (19)

Connect the connector at "f"

Reconnect the battery

CNG relay

(20) relay housing

The CNG system has 3 relays

  • Principal relay (orange connector)
  • CNG injector relay (green connector)
  • CNG tank electrovalve control relay (black connector)