CITROEN C5 2000, 2005 C5 Handbook

2000

CAR 050007

«The technical information contained in this document is intended for the exclusive use of the trained personnel of the
motor vehicle repair trade. In some instances, this information could concern the security and safety of the vehicle. The
information is to be used by the professional vehicle repairers for whom it is intended and they alone would assume full
responsibility to the exclusion of that of the manufacturer».
’’The technical information appearing in this brochure is subject to updating as the characteristics of each
model in the range evolve. Motor vehicle repairers are invited to contact the CITROËN network periodically
for further information and to obtain any possible updates».

PRESENTATION

THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of the CITROEN C5.

The handbook is divided into the following sections representing the main functions :

GENERAL - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - CLUTCH - GEARBOX - DRIVESHAFTS - AXLES - SUSPENSION - STEERING - BRAKES - HYDRAULICS ­ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONING.

INJECTION

Idling - antipollution 111
Petrol injection 112
Emission standards 113 - 119
Prohibited operations : HDi 120 - 121
Safety requirements : HDi 122 - 123
Checking the fuel supply circuit 124 - 125
Checking the air supply circuit 126 - 130
Exhaust gas recycling 131 - 134
Checking turbo pressure 135 - 138
Features of injection systems 139 - 168

IGNITION

Sparking plugs 169

CLUTCH-GEARBOX

Speedometers 170
Clutch specifications 171 - 172
Gearbox and tyre specifications 173 - 174
BE4/5 gearbox controls 175 - 183
ML/5 gearbox controls 184 - 192
AL4-4HP20 gearbox controls 193 - 203
Driveshafts 204

AXLES-SUSPENSION

Wheels and tyres 205 - 211
Axle geometry 212 - 214
Front and rear axle 215 - 216

Suspension 217 - 220
Steering specifications 221 - 222

BRAKES

Brake specifications 223 - 228
Handbrake adjustment 229
Bleeding and filling braking system 230 - 233

HYDRAULICS

Specifications 234 - 237
Suspension spheres 238 - 240

ELECTRICAL

Starter motors 241
Alternators 242
Charging circuit 243

AIR CONDITIONING

Quantities in R 134a aircon system 244
Special features 245
Pollen filter 246
Dryer cartridge 247 - 249
Checking oil level 250 - 251
Checking pressures 252
Air conditioning : 6FN-RFN-RLZ 253
Air conditioning circuit : XFX 254
Air conditioning circuit : RHY-RHZ 255
Air conditioning circuit : 4HX 256

INDEX

GENERAL

Identification of vehicles 1 - 4
General : Dimensions 5 - 6
Weight specifications 7 - 8
Towing specifications 9 - 10
Lifting / supporting the vehicle 11 - 14
Capacities 15 - 18
Lubricants 19 - 32

ENGINES

Engine specifications 34 - 58
Cylinder head marking / tightening
6FZ-RFN-RLZ 38
XFX 51 - 52
RHY-RLZ 55 - 56
4HX 57 - 58
Auxiliaries drive belt 59 - 68
Checking and setting valve timing 69 - 90
Power unit suspension 91 - 95
Exhaust system 96 - 100
Cooling system 101 - 107
Checking oil pressures 108
Oil filter 109
Filling and bleeding engine coolant 110

GENERAL

1

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

E1APO8RD

(A) Chassis stamp

(cold stamp on bodywork).

(B) Manufacturer’s data plate.

(under the rear bench seat)

(C) A-S / RP No. and RP paint code

(label on front pillar close to driver’s door).

(D) Inflation pressures and tyre references.

(label on front pillar close to driver’s door)

(E) Serial no. on bodywork.
(F) Gearbox reference – Factory serial no.
(G) Engine legislation type – Factory serial no.

GENERAL

GENERAL

2

Emission standard L4 IF/L5 L4 IFL5 L4-IF/L5 L4 IF/L5
Type code DC 6FZB DC 6FZC/IF DC 6FZE DCRFNC/IF DC RFNF/IF DC RLZB DC XFXC/IF DC XFXF/IF
Engine type 6FZ RFN RLZ XFX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1749 1997 2946
Fiscal rating (hp) 78 9 14
Gearbox type BE4/5 AL4 BE4/5 AL4 BE4/5 ML5/5 4 HP 20
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 29 20 TP 44 20 DL 30 20 TP 42 20 DL 31 20 LE 95 20 HZ 13

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol

ESEW

7

J4 J4 D

2.0 HPi

J4S

2 0i 16V 3.0i V61.8i 16V

Exclusive

SX-ExclusiveX-SX

10 9

Auto.Auto.Auto.

Engine families

GENERAL

3

Emission standard L4
Type code DC RHYB DC RHZB DC RHZE DC 4HXB DC 4HXE
Engine type RHY RHZ 4HX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1997 2178
Fiscal rating (hp) 56 7 8 9
Gearbox type BE4/5 ML/5 AL4 ML/5 4 HP 20
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 32 20 LE 94 20 TP 43 20 LE 96 20 HZ 20

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel

DW

10

TD ATED

2.0 HDi

TED4

2.2 HDi

12

Engine families

SX-Exclusive

X-SXX

Auto. Auto.

GENERAL

Family

Ref. Family

DX4

Body shape

Ref. Body shape

C 5- door saloon

Engine

Ref. Capacity Type Ref. Capacity Type
6FZ 1749 EW7 RHY

1997

DW10TD

RFN

1998

EW10J4 RHZ DW10ATED

RLZ EW10D 4HX 2179 DW12TED4
XFX 2946 ES9J4

Version (Gearbox and emission standard)

Ref. Gearbox Emission standard

B

Manual

L4

C

5 gears

L5

E

Automatic

L4

F

4 gears

L5

4

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Manufacturer’s plate Factory code.

Structure. The factory code is composed of 6 figures or letters.
Example : D.C.6.F.Z.B. - D = Vehicle family. - 6FZ = Engine.

- C = Body shape. - B = Version.

- (a) Type approval number (

*

).

- (b) Type serial number.

- (c) Gross vehicle weight (*).

- (d) Gross train weight (*).

- (e) Maximum weight on the front axle (*).

- (f) Maximum weight on rear axle (*).

(*) = according to marketing country.

E1AP08SC

GENERAL

5

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS

E1AP08TD

GENERAL

6

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS

Exterior dimensions (mm)

Dimensions and interior volumes (mm)

Vehicles

All types

(except 3.0i V6 and 2.2 HDi)

2.2 HDi 3.0i V6

Wheel base A 2750
Length (overall) B 4618
Rear track on the ground C 1509 1495 1493
Front track on the ground D 1544 1530 1528
Width (overall) E 1770
Height (overall) (

*

) F 1476
Front overhang G 971
Rear overhang H 897

(

*

) = Vehicle in running order (vehicle empty, levels topped up).

Elbow width, front 1538
Elbow width, rear 1520
Height of boot below parcel shelf 554
Minimum floor width 1170
Boot depth at floor level 985
Volume of boot below parcel shelf (dm

3

) 456

GENERAL

Versions 1.8i16V 2.0i16V 2.0 HPi 3.0i V6 1.8i16V 2.0i16V 3.0i V6

6FZ RFN RLZ XFX 6FZ RFN XFX

Gearbox type BE4/5 ML/5 AL4 4 HP 20
Payload 520 527 520 530 520 520 500
Unladen weight in running order 1290 1318 1325 1480 1315 1325 1520
Gross vehicle weight 1810 1845 1845 2010 1835 1845 2020
Gross train weight 3310 3345 3345 3610 3335 3345 3420
Maximum trailer weight without brakes 660 695 700 750 695 700 750
Maximum trailer weight with brakes
Incline 12% 1500 1500 1500 1600 1500 1500 1400
Incline 10% 1550 1600 1600 1700 1550 1600 1700
Incline 8% 1800 1900 1900 2000 1800 1900 2000
Maximum nose weight 75
Maximum roof rack load 75

7

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : WEIGHTS

Exterior dimensions (mm)

Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox

GENERAL

8

Versions 2.0 HDi 2 .0 HDi 2.2 HDi 2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi

RHY RHZ 4HX RHZ 4HX

Gearbox type BE4/5 ML/5 AL4 4 HP 20
Payload 520 520 500 500 500
Unladen weight in running order 1360 1385 1485 1410 1520
Gross vehicle weight 1880 1905 1985 1910 2020
Gross train weight 3380 3405 3485 3410 3120
Maximum trailer weight without brakes 715 730 750 740 750
Maximum trailer weight with brakes
Incline 12% 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
Incline 10% 1600 1600 1700 1600 1700
Incline 8% 2000 2000 2000 2000 1800
Maximum nose weight 75
Maximum roof rack load 75

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : WEIGHTS

Exterior dimensions (mm)

Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox

GENERAL

9

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE

Remorquage avant

Remorquage arrière

WARNING : When the engine is not running, steering and braking

are no longer power-assisted.

Towing eye

(1) Towing eye

The towing eye is stowed in the jack protection box inside the spare
wheel.

Vehicle with either manual or automatic gearbox.

ESSENTIAL : Never tow the vehicles with wheels hanging
(towing by the wheels).

E2AP01GD

E2AP01HC

E2AP01JC

GENERAL

GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE

Vehicle towing : Precautions to be taken

4 HP 20 automatic gearbox.AL4 automatic gearbox.

Towing.

In the event of impossibility to raise the front of the vehicle :

It is ESSENTIAL to place the selection lever in position «N».

Do not add oil.

Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph over a distance of 30 miles.

Moving the vehicle.

Never be towed with the ignition switched off.

Never attempt to push-start the vehicle. (Impossible with an automatic gearbox).

Note : The automatic gearbox is only lubricated when the engine is running.

Towing.

In the event of impossibility to raise the front of the vehicle :

It is ESSENTIAL to place the selection lever in position «N».

Do not add oil.

Do not exceed a speed of 45 mph over a distance of 60 miles.

10

GENERAL

11

Lifting and supporting the vehicle

Front of the vehicle.

Position the jack to support the centre of the front subframe crossmember.

ESSENTIAL : Never attempt to lift by the front panel mounting or front panel
crossmember.

Place axle stands under the front subframe.

E2AP015C E2AP016C E2-POOAC

GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL

12

Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)

Side lifting.

ESSENTIAL : Always ensure the jack is correctly positioned at the
lifting points.

ESSENTIAL : Do not place the axle stands under the jack contact
lugs.

Position of the axle stand.

E2AP017C E2AP018C E2AP019D E2AP00GC

GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL

13

Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)

Lifting the rear of the vehicle.

ESSENTIAL : Never lift under the spare wheel
(risk of deformation of the floor).
Do not lift under the rear subframe crossmember.

Lift under the strengthened rim of the spare wheel pan.
Positioning of the axle stand.

Lifting using the handle jack.

Front lifting.
Rear lifting.

NOTE : The handle jack is specific to the vehicle, do not use it for any other purposes.

E2AP01AC E2AP01BC E2AP01CC E2AP01DC

GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL

14

Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)

Lifting on a platform.

Two-column lift.

Auxiliary lift with blocks.

E2AP01EC E2AP01FC

GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL

15

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Draining method.

Oil capacities are defined as below.

1/ Vehicle on horizontal ground (in the high position, if hydropneumatic suspension).

2/ Engine warm (oil temperature 80°C).
3/ Drain oil sump + remove filter cartidge (time for draining to last drops = 15 minutes).
4/ Refit drain plug + filter cartridge.
5/ Refill the engine.
6/ Start the engine (to allow the cartridge to fill).
7/ Stop the engine (to allow oil to stabilise for 5 minutes).

ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

GENERAL

Engine type

Engine with filter change

Between Min. and Max.

5-speed gearbox

Automatic gearbox

After oil change

Braking circuit

Hydraulic circuit

Cooling system

Fuel tank capacity

6FZ RFN RLZ RHY RHZ

4.25 4.75

1.7 1.5

1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3

4.3

8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 10.7
66 68

16

CAPACITIES (in litres)

1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 2.0 HPi 2.0 HDi

Petrol

Diesel

Vehicle without air conditioning

(*) = With automatic gearbox
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

Auto. Auto. Auto.

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17

Engine type

Engine with filter change

Between Min. and Max.

5-speed gearbox

Automatic gearbox

After oil change

Braking circuit

Hydraulic circuit

Cooling system

Fuel tank capacity

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Petrol

Vehicle with air conditioning

(*) = With automatic gearbox.
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 3.0i V6
Auto. Auto. Auto.

6FZ RFN RLZ XFX

4.25 5.25

1.7 2

1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3

4.3

8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 14
66

2.0 HPi

18

GENERAL

Engine type

Engine with filter change

EBetween Min. and Max.

5-speed gearbox

Automatic gearbox

After oil change

Braking circuit

Hydraulic circuit

Cooling system

Fuel tank capacity

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Diesel

Vehicle with air conditioning

ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick

RHY RHZ 4HX

4.5 4.75

1.7 1.5

1.8 1.8
6 8.3
3 5.3

4.3

10.7 - 11.7 - (With additional heating).

68

2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi
Auto.

Auto.

19

GENERAL

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

S.A.E. Norm - Table for selection of engine oil grade Factory evolutions in 2000 model year

CITROËN engines are lubricated at the factory with TOTAL oil of grade
S.A.E.5W-30.
TOTAL oil of grade S.A.E.5W-30 allows improved fuel economies

(approx. 2.5%).
This oil is not used in the following engines :

- XU10 4 RS – XSARA VTS 2.0i 16V (3-door)

- SOFIM – RELAY 2.8 D and 2.8 TD.

Engine oil norms

These engine oils have been classified by the following recognised
organisations:

SAE : Society of Automotive Engineers.
API : American Petroleum Institute.
ACEA : Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles.

E4AP006D

20

GENERAL

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

NOTE : See specific CITROËN C5 maintenance bulletins for oil recommendations by engine-type and by country.

Selection of engine oil grades recommended for climatic conditions in countries of distribution

ACEA Norms

The first letter corresponds to the type of engine concerned :

A : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
B : diesel engines.

The figure following the first letter corresponds to the type of oil.

1 : highly fluid oils, for reducing friction and lowering fuel

consumption.

3 : high performance oils.

The number after that (96 or 98) corresponds to the year of creation of
the norm.

NOTE : From 01/03/2000, all engine oils must comply with ACEA-98
norms.

Example :
ACEA A1-98 / B1-98 : Blended oils for all engines, permetting fuel

economy (complying with ACEA 98 norms).

API Norms

The first letter corresponds to the type of fuel used by the engine :

S : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
C : diesel engines.

The second letter corresponds to the degree of evolution, in ascending order.
Example : The norm SJ is more severe than the norm SH and corres­ponds to a higher level of performance.
The adding of the letters EC indicates that the engine oil concerned is an
oil which permits fuel economy.

EC : Energy Conserving, reduction in fuel consumption..
Examples :
API SJ / CF : Blended oils for diesel and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
API CF / EC : Oils specifically for diesel engines, permitting fuel

economy.
API SJ / CF / EC : Blended oils for all engines, permetting fuel economy .

21

GENERAL

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

Recommendations.
Denominations of TOTAL oils, according to country of marketing :

TOTAL ACTIVA (France only).
TOTAL QUARTZ (Outside France).

These oils must comply with the following norms :

Petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines: ACEA A3-98 and API SJ.
Diesel engines: ACEA B3-98 and API CF.

Summary
Engine oil norms to be respected in 2001 model year.

(*) = It is essential not to use engine oils respecting these norms for the following engine-types :
XU10J4RS, 1580 SPI, SOFIM 2.8 D and SOFIM 2.8 TD.

IMPERATIVE : From 1999 model year, to preserve engine performance, all engines fitted in CITROEN vehicles must

be lubricated with high quality oils (synthetic or semi-synthetic)

WARNING : Engines fitted in CITROEN vehicles prior to 2000 model year must not be lubricated with oil complying

with standards ACEA A1-98 / B1-98 and API SJ/CF EC.

Model year Types of engine ACEA norms API norms

Petrol and dual fuel petrol /

A3-98 or A1-98 (*) SJ or SJ / EC (*)

2001 model year

LPG engines
Diesel engines B3-98 or B1-98 (*) CF or CF / EC (*)

22

GENERAL

S.A.E. grades SPI norms ACEA norms

Blended oils for all engines (petrol, dual-fuel petrol / LPG and diesel)

TOTAL ACTIVA 9000
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000

5W-40 SJ / CF A3-98 / B3-98

TOTAL ACTIVA 9000. (*)
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000. (*)

5W-30 SJ / CF EC A1-98 / B1-98

TOTAL ACTIVRAC 10W-40 SJ / CF A3-98 / B3-98
(*) = Blended oils for all engines, permitting fuel economy.

Oils specifically for petrol and dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

TOTAL ACTIVA 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ 7000

10W-40

TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 0W-40 SJ A3-98
TOTAL ACTIVA 7000

TOTAL QUARTZ 7000

15W-50

Oils specifically for diesel engines

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL 7000

10W-40

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL 7000

15W-50

CF B3-98

TOTAL ACTIVA 9000 5W-40

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

GENERAL

23

FRANCE

Metropolitan FRANCE

Metropolitan FRANCE

New Caledonia
Guadeloupe
Saint-Martin
La Réunion
Martinique 9000 5W-40 7000 15W-50 7000 15W-50
Guyana
Tahiti
Mauritius
Mayotte

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL RECOMMENDED OILS

Blended oils for all engines

TOTAL ACTIVRAC Norms S.A.E : 10W-40

TOTAL ACTIVA

9000 5W-40

9000 5W-30 (*)

7000 10 W-40

7000 10W-40

9000 5W-40

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL

Blended oils for all engines

Oils specifically for petrol and
dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

Oils specifically

for diesel engines

(*) = Blended oils for all engines, permitting fuel economy.

GENERAL

24

EUROPE

Germany
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria

Cyprus
Croatia
Denmark

Spain

Finland
Great Britain

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL RECOMMENDED OILS

TOTAL QUARTZ

TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL

Blended oils for all engines

Oils specifically for petrol and

dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

Oils specifically

for diesel engines

9000 5W-40

9000 5W-30 (*)

(*) = Blended oils for all engines,

permitting fuel economy

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40
7000 10W-40
7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40
7000 10W-40

7000 15W-50
7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40
7000 10W-40

7000 15W-50
7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40
7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40
7000 15W-50

7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40
7000 15W-50

7000 10W-40

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25

Oils specifically

for diesel engines

EUROPE (continued)

Greece 7000 10W-40 7000 10W-40

7000 15W-40 7000 15W-40

Holland 7000 10W-40
Hungary 9000 0W-40
Italy 7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

Latvia 7000 10W-40
Lithuania 9000 5W-40 9000 0W-40
Macedonia 9000 5W-30 (*) 7000 10W-40

Malta

7000 10W-40 7000 10W-40
7000 15W-40 7000 15W-40

Norway

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40

Poland 7000 10W-40
Portugal 7000 10W-40
Slovak Republic

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

TOTAL QUARTZ TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL

Blended oils for all engines

Oils specifically for petrol and
dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

(*) = Blended oils for all engines,

permitting fuel economy

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26

EUROPE (continued)

Czech Republic

7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40

Romania

7000 10W-40 7000 10W-40
7000 15W-40 7000 15W-40

Russia

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40

Slovenia 9000 5W-40 7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

Sweden

9000 5W-30 (*) 7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40

Switzerland 7000 10W-40

Turkey

7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

7000 15W-40

7000 15W-40

9000 0W-40

Ukraine

7000 10W-40

7000 10W-40

9000 0W-40

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

Oils specifically

for diesel engines

TOTAL QUARTZ

TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL

Blended oils for all engines

Oils specifically for petrol and

dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

(*) = Blended oils for all engines, per-

mitting fuel economy

GENERAL

27

Oils specifically

for diesel engines

Australia
New Zealand

Angola - Ivory Coast
Egypt - Ecuador - Gabon
Madagascar - Morocco
Dominican Republic
Senegal - Tunisia

Argentina - Brazil - Chile
Colombia - Cuba
Guatemala- Paraguay
Peru - El Salvador
Uruguay

LUBRICANTS – TOTAL recommended oils

TOTAL QUARTZ

TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL

Blended oils for all

engines

Oils specifically for petrol and
dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

OCEANIA

AFRICA

SOUTH

AMERICA

9000 5W-40

9000 5W-40

9000 5W-40

7000 10W-40

7000 15W-50

7000 15W-50

7000 10W-40

7000 15W-50

7000 15W-50