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Check: compression rate (DT17TED4) Citroen C6 I

Power unit ~365 words

WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness recommendations

WarningBefore disconnecting the battery, partially open the door windows

WarningIf raising the vehicle on a lift, wheels hanging, remove the cap of the LDS fluid reservoir. refit the cap of the LDS fluid reservoir, once you have lowered the vehicle

[1] compression tester MULLER 203102-100

[2] dummy spark plug (-).0195-M + connection on pressure take-off dummy spark plug (-).188-U1 + flexible adaptors for compression tester (-).0188-U

Check

WarningRespect the safety and cleanliness recommendations that are specific to high pressure diesel injection (HDi) engines

Disconnect the battery

Remove the air conduit (link between air/air changer and butterfly housing (6))

Unplug

  • The connector (at "a")
  • The connector (at "b")
  • The connector (at "c")

Release the clips (2) and (4)

Disconnect, blank off and move aside

  • Fuel hoses (3)
  • Air circuit pipes (1)

Remove

  • The (7) bolt
  • The EGR pipe (5)

Unclip the fuel temperature sensor (9)

Lift the butterfly housing (6)

Insert the air duct "e" of the butterfly housing (6) into the air distributor (10)

Uncouple the air duct "f" of the butterfly housing (6) from the air distributor (8)

Disconnect the connector (at "d")

Remove the butterfly housing (6)

Remove

  • The oil filter (11)
  • The pre-heater plugs (12)

Fit the tool [2]to cylinder N° 1; tighten to 1 ± 0,1 daN.m

Connect the tool [1]to the tool [2]

Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor

NoteAccess to the camshaft position sensor requires moving the engine cooling cassette towards the front of the vehicle and unclipping the power steering pipe

Reconnect the battery

Operate the starter for 10 seconds

The pressure value in the cylinder should be 20 ± 5 bars (for a new engine)

Remove the tool [1] from the tool [2]

Remove the tool [2] from cylinder N°1

Apply the same method for cylinders N°2, N°3, N°4, N°5 and N°6

NoteThe difference in pressure between 2 cylinders must not exceed 5 bars

Disconnect the battery

Additional operations

Refit the pre-heater plugs (12); tighten to 1 ± 0,1 daN.m

Connect the connector: camshaft position sensor

Reconnect the battery

Check the operation of the equipment and accessories

If necessary: reinitialise the various ECUs