TECHNICAL TRAINING

CITROËN C3 PLURIEL
BODYWORK

C3P001D

DOCUMENT REF N°: 7.1.414 March 2003

QUALITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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This document contains information of a confidential nature.
It is therefore strictly reserved for the use of CITROËN trainers and may
not be distributed to people outside the relevant department s.
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BROCHURE SUMMARY

CITROËN C3 PLURIEL BODYWORK

The aim of this brochure is to present the technical features of the new
CITROËN C3 PLURIEL.

The following subjects will be dealt with in this document:

- Presentation of the vehicle and equipment,

- Presentation of the commercial range,

- General vehicle specifications and identification,

- Mechanical specifications (engines, gearboxes, engine cooling,

driveshafts, brakes),

- Electrical specifications,

- Bodywork specifications,

- Sliding roof.

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................... 1
I- PRESENTATION OF THE VEHICLE......................................................................1

II - COMMERCIAL RANGE .......................................................................................3

III - SPECIFICATIONS - IDENTIFICATION..................................................................8

IV - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 11

SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. 16

I- ENGINE...........................................................................................................16

II - SUPPLY ..........................................................................................................20

III - EXHAUST SYSTEM..........................................................................................20

IV - GEARBOXES...................................................................................................22

V- DRIVESHAFTS .................................................................................................22

VI - SUSPENSION..................................................................................................23

VII - VEHICLE HEIGHT ............................................................................................24

VIII - AXLE GEOMETRY, CHECK AT REFERENCE RIDE HEIGHT..................................25

IX - STEERING .......................................................................................................25

X- BRAKES..........................................................................................................26

XI - ABS................................................................................................................28

XII - WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................................................................28

SECTION 3: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ....................................... 30

I- ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................30

SECTION 4: BODYWORK............................................................. 47
I- BODYWORK SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................47

II - BODY COLOURS: C3 PLURIEL PAINT ..............................................................52

SECTION 5: PRESENTATION OF THE SLIDING ROOF ................. 54

I- PRESENTATION ..............................................................................................54

II - PRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS C3 PLURIEL CONFIGURATIONS...................55

III - SLIDING ROOF OPERATING PRINCIPLE ...........................................................56

IV - DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS.......................................................60

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V- SLIDING ROOF ARCHES ..................................................................................65

VI - JIGS FOR POSITIONING THE ARCHES..............................................................66

VII - SLIDING ROOF ................................................................................................68

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CONTENTS
SECTION 6: OPERATION OF THE SLIDING ROOF........................ 70
I- GENERAL LAYOUT ..........................................................................................70

II - SLIDING ROOF CONTROLS ..............................................................................73

III - CONTROL OF THE SLIDING ROOF BY THE SLIDING ROOF ECU.........................74

III - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS ............................................................................77

SECTION 7: "SENSODRIVE" GEARBOX ....................................... 81

I- SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX: TU5JP4 1.6I 16V 110 HP ENGINE ............................81

II - PRESENTATION ..............................................................................................81

III - USAGE............................................................................................................82

SECTION 8: BODY AND STRUCTURE .......................................... 83

I- IDENTIFICATION OF STRUCTURAL PARTS........................................................83

II - RULES TO BE APPLIED WHEN ASSEMBLING BODY PANELS ...........................88

III - PARTS MADE FROM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS)..........................................89

IV - PARTS MADE FROM VERY HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (VHSS) ..............................90

V- TAILGATE .......................................................................................................92

VI - DOOR MIRROR................................................................................................92

VII - FRONT DOOR..................................................................................................93

VIII - REAR FLOOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................93

IX - WINDSCREEN PILLAR.....................................................................................94

X- SILL SIDE MEMBER.........................................................................................94

XI - BONNET .........................................................................................................95

XII - FRONT WHEEL ARCH ASSEMBLY ....................................................................95

XIII - FRONT BULKHEAD..........................................................................................96

XIV - CHASSIS MEMBER..........................................................................................96

SECTION 9: ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCES AND ALIGNMENT

OF THE SIDE WINDOWS........................................... 98
I- ADJUSTING .....................................................................................................98

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CONTENTS
SECTION 10: WINDOWS ............................................................102
I- REAR SCREEN...............................................................................................102

II - WINDSCREEN...............................................................................................104

SECTION 11: REMOVABLE PANELS...........................................106

I- FRONT BUMPER............................................................................................106

II - REAR BUMPER..............................................................................................107

III - FOG LAMP ....................................................................................................107

SECTION 12: REPAIRING ALUMINIUM PARTS...........................108

I- GENERAL DETAILS........................................................................................108

II - STRAIGHTENING ALUMINIUM PANELS...........................................................109

III - WELDING ALUMINIUM USING THE MIG PROCESS......................................... 110

IV - FILLING........................................................................................................ 110

V- PAINTING ALUMINIUM PANELS.................................................................... 111

SECTION 13: CHECKING THE REAR PROXIMITY

TRANSMITTER-SENSORS......................................112
I- RECOMMENDED TOOLING ........................................................................... 112

II - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TA KEN....................................................................... 112

III - CHECK ........................................................................................................ 113

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

I- PRESENTATION OF THE VEHICLE

A - PRESENTATION

C3P001D

B - DESCRIPTION
Saloon in segment:
• 4 seats,
• 3 doors.
This vehicle has the following 4 multiplexed networks:
• Comfort VAN,
• Bodywork VAN 1 (safety components),
• Bodywork VAN 2,
• CAN.

C - BODYWORK
Body shape: hatchback.
Only 1 finish level.

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D - MECHANICAL

1 - Engines
Petrol engines:
• 1.4i (75 hp) (TU3JP),
• 1.6i 16V (110 hp) (TU5JP4).

2 - Transmission
Manual gearbox: MA/5N on TU3JP.
Sequential manual gearbox: sequential MA/5S on TU5JP4.

3 - Suspension
At the front:
• MacPherson strut type,
• short front sub-frame,
• independent wheels,
• lower wishbones,
• anti-roll bar,
• shock absorbers.
At the rear:
• axle with deformable cross member,
• anti-roll bar (integrated into the cross member),
• shock absorbers,
• suspension spring.

4 - Brakes
Brake servo:
• 8 inch diameter without ABS,
• 9 inch diameter with ABS.
Dual assisted brake circuit.
ABS / ESP.
Front brakes: ventilated disc brakes
Rear brakes: drum brakes (with TU3JP engine) or disc brakes (with
TU5JP4 engine)

5 - Steering
Electric power assisted steering (65 amps on all types) where the
assistance is linked to vehicle speed.

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II - COMMERCIAL RANGE

A - KEY

Symbols used in the "commercial range" tables:

• (d) = depollution,

• IFL5 = Euro 4 tax incentive,

• L4 = EEC 2000 (standard Euro 3),

• (m) = manual gearbox,

• (mp) = sequential manual gearbox.

CITROËN C3 Pluriel 1.4i (1360 cc):

VEHICLE ENGINE GEARBOX

Type Plate
Factory Symbol Power kW/hp. Sequence – type
(d)
20 CN 43
HB KFVB KFV TU3JP (L4) 55/75 MA/5 N
(m)
20 CN 43
KFV TU3JP
HB KFVC/IF 55/75 MA/5 N
(IFL5)
(m)

CITROËN C3 Pluriel 1.6i 16v (1587 cc):

VEHICLE ENGINE GEARBOX

Type Plate Power

Factory Symbol Sequence – type
(d) kW/hp.
20 CN 47
NFU TU5JP4
HB NFUC/PIF 80/110 MA/5 S
(IFL5)
(mp)

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B - MAIN EQUIPMENT

1 - Standard equipment (*)

Main standard equipment - all types:

• Electric sliding roof which can be retracted into the boot,

• Removable sliding roof side arches,
• Dashboard with lower locking storage compartment and aluminium
vents,
• 2 front air bags with key-operated deactivation of the passenger's
airbag,
• GEO slay and pick interior upholstery,
• 2 side head + thorax airbags in the front seats,
• height adjustable driver's seat,
• body coloured inserts in the side panels,
• fixed rear bench seat with 50/50 split seat back,
• variable power assisted electric steering,
• front and rear electric windows,
• high frequency remote control operated central door locking,
• deadlocking for RH drive,
• 185/65R15 steel wheels and 125/80R15 space saving spare
wheel,
• automatic hazard warning lamp illumination in the event of
emergency braking,
• programmable overspeed warning,
• height and reach adjustable steering wheel,
• rigid boot security cover,
• dyed side protective strips,
• adhesive door sill protectors.

(*) depending on marketing country.

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2 - Optional equipment

Techno Pack (available on both engines):

• APICULA cloth upholstery,

• body coloured shells on back of front seats + storage nets (on

both seats),

• reversible mats in front seats,

• height adjustable front passenger seat (except RH drive).

Fully automatic climate control Pack (including non de-icing

electrically operated door mirrors on TU3JP 1.4i):

• automatic climate control,

• athermal windscreen,

• automatic wipers with rain sensor,

• ventilated glove box,

• external temperature display (if audio system fitted).

Visibility pack (standard on TU5JP4 1.6i 16v engine):

• front fog lamps,

• 2 non de-icing electrically operated door mirrors.

Other options possible:

TU3JP TU5JP4
OTHER OPTIONS
1.4i 1.6i 16V
Metallic or pearlescent paint Option Option
ABS (includes emergency braking assistance)
Option Standard
depending on country
COYOTTE aluminium wheel rims (15" light alloy
Option Option
wheel rims including theftproof nuts)
Standard air conditioning (manual air conditioning
Option Without
system)
Audio system 1 (RD3 single CD player with finger
tip controls on the end of stalk behind steering Option Option
wheel)
Audio system 2 (RD3 single CD player with finger Option Option
tip controls on the end of stalk behind steering
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tip controls on the end of stalk behind steering

wheel + front mounted 5-CD changer)

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3 - Accessories

Specific exterior accessories:

• RDSO tow hitch + harnesses,

• set of aluminium transverse roof bars,

• set of door shells,

• set of mudflaps (front and rear),

• set of snow chains,

• reversing detector,

• theftproof wheel bolts (steel and aluminium wheels),

• wheel trim (nylon and aluminium),

• sliding roof arch cover,

• static tonneau cover (for protecting vehicle with arches removed),

• door sill trim (metallic),

• fog lamp kit.

Specific interior accessories:

• alarm with PLIP control,

• CD changer (from standard changer),

• set of seat covers,

• telephone kit,

• set of mats,

• non-slip boot tray,

• boot mat,

• aluminium dashboard kit,

• navigation system,

• clip-on storage net (from the TECHNO pack),

• boot net.

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III - SPECIFICATIONS - IDENTIFICATION

A - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C3P005D

E C B B
D

A- Chassis stamp (cold marking engraved on the body near to the scuttle
panel)
B- Vehicle manufacturer's plate (on the centre pillar, LH side and/or in
the boot on the floor cross member).
C- After sales / RPO number and RP paint colour code (label located on
the front pillar on the driver's door side)
D - Tyre reference and inflation pressure (label located on the front pillar
on the driver's door side)
E- VIN on the bodywork
F- Gearbox reference - fabrication order number
G - Engine regulatory type - fabrication order number

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B - VEHICLE CONSTRUCTOR'S PLATE

a
b
c
d
e
f

C3P006C

The constructor's plate contains the following information:

• a: community reception number (*)

• b: type serial number

• c: authorised gross vehicle weight (*)

• d: authorised gross train weight (*)

• e: maximum weight on front axle (*)

• f: maximum weight on rear axle (*)

• g: constructor identification

(*) depending on marketing country.

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C - FACTORY SYMBOL

1 - Structure

The factory symbol consists of 6 numbers or letters.

E.g. H.B.K.F.V.C:

H = vehicle family

B = shape

K.F.V = engine

C = version

2 - Family

REFERENCE FAMILY
H Citroën C3 Pluriel

3 - Shape

REFERENCE SHAPE
B Cabriolet

4 - Engine

REFERENCE CAPACITY Engine type

KFV 1360 cc TU3JP/L4/IFL5/L4 INF
NFU 1587 cc TU5JP4/L4

5 - Version (gearbox / depollution)

REFERENCE GEARBOX EMISSION

CONTROL
B Manual 5 speed gearbox L4
C IF L5

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IV - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A - DIMENSIONS

1 - Exterior dimensions

C I T R O E N

C3P002D

E C A D F

G B

ENGINES ALL TYPES

A: wheelbase 2460 mm
B: length (overall) 3932 mm
C: front overhang 788 mm
D: rear overhang 695 mm
E: rear track at kerb weight 1429 mm
F: front track at kerb weight 1433 mm
G: width (overall) 1687 mm
H - height (overall) (KW) 1551 mm

KW = vehicle at kerb weight (vehicle empty with fluid levels topped

up).

2 - Interior dimensions and volumes

Width at elbows - front 1422 mm

Width at elbows - rear 1330 mm
Boot height under parcel shelf 585 mm
Front seat height 365 mm
Minimum boot width (between two
790 mm
arms)
Length of rear compartment with
665 mm
rear seats deployed
Length of rear compartment with
1350 mm
rear seats folded down
Length of loading area with rear
1940 mm
seats folded down and tailgate open
Height of loading area 770 mm

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Boot volume in dm3 (cabriolet

configuration with boot security 129
cover)
Theoretical boot volume in dm3 259

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B - WEIGHT (KILOGRAMS)

Versions available 1.4i 1.6i 16V

TU5JP4 / MA/5 S
Engine / gearbox TU3JP / MA/5 N
sequential
Payload 354 349
Unladen weight at kerb weight
(EEC)
- No options 1156 1200
- All options 1185 1224
Authorised gross vehicle weight
1510 1549
(EEC)
Authorised gross train weight 2110 2149
Maximum braked trailer weight
2402 2402
(12% slope)
Maximum unbraked trailer weight 600 600
Maximum weight on roof bars 50 kg 50 kg

C - PERFORMANCES

Versions available 1.4i 1.6i 16V

Engine / gearbox TU3JP / MA/5 N TU5JP4 / MA/5 S
sequential
0 - 400 m, standing start (EEC) 19.1 s 18.5 s
0 - 1000 m, standing start (EEC) 35.7 s 33.8 s
0 - 62.5 mph (100 kph) (EEC) 13.9 s 12.6 s
19 - 37.5 mph (30 - 60 kph) in 6.7 s 6.4 s / 5.8 s
3rd gear (in auto mode)
37.5 - 56 mph (60 - 90 kph) in 8.6 s 7.9 s / 6.5 s
4th gear (in auto mode)
56 - 75 mph (90 - 120 kph) in 19.9 s 15.2 s / 9.5 s
5th gear (in auto mode)
Max speed (roof closed) 100 mph (160 114 mph (182 kph)
kph)

D - CONSUMPTION (LITRES PER 100 km)

Versions available 1.4i 1.6i 16V

TU5JP4 / MA/5 S
Engine / gearbox TU3JP / MA/5 N
sequential

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Urban (EEC)/CO2 emissions (g/km) 8.2/195 8/191

Extra Urban (EEC)/CO2 emissions 5/120 5.1/123
(g/km)
Combined (EEC)/CO2 emissions 6.2/148 6.2/148
(g/km)

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SPECIFICATIONS OF MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

I- ENGINE

A - SPECIFICATIONS

Engine 1.4i 1.6i 16V

Engine plate KFV NFU

Capacity (cc) 1360 1587

Bore / stroke 75/77 78/82

Compression ratio 10.5/1 11/1

Power (ISO or EEC)

54-5400 80-5800
(kW - rpm)

Max power (DIN)

75-5400 110-5800
(hp - rpm)

Max torque (ISO or EEC)

12-3400 14.7-4000
(m.daN - rpm)

Max torque (DIN)

12.5-3400 15.3-4000
(mkg - rpm)

Fuel Super Unleaded

Emissions control standard L4/IFL5 L4

BOSCH FR7DE BOSCH FRME

Spark plug CHAMPION RC8YCL SAGEM RFN58HZ
SAGEM RFN 58LZ

Injection system Multipoint injection Multipoint injection

Supplier SAGEM SAGEM

Type S2000 PM1 ME7.4.4

FLASH EPROM
Yes Yes
(reprogrammable EPROM)

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IMPORTANT: A new engine management ECU must be initialised with

the code from the customer confidential card using the
diagnostic tool

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B - LUBRICATION

Petrol engine 1.4i TU3JP 1.6i 16V TU5JP4

Oil capacity with cartridge

3.5 litres
replacement

Oil quantity between min

1.4 litres
and max

Cartridge reference Ecological filter

Oil grade SAE 5W30 ACEA A3

Normal servicing: every 20,000 miles (30,000

km) or every 2 years
Oil change frequency
Severe servicing: every 12,500 miles (20,000
km) or every year

Suction drainage Yes

IMPORTANT: The oil level should always be checked using the dipstick

IMPORTANT: Good quality engine oils should be used to maintain

engine performances (semi-synthetic or synthetic oils).

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C - ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT

1 - Vehicle without air conditioning

Engine TU3JP TU5JP4

Total circuit capacity 7 litres
Coolant PROCOR TM108 – REVKOGEL 2000
Engine cooling circuit Degree of protection - 35°C
Pressure - warning 1.4 bars – 118°C
Opening of thermostat 89°C
Radiator area 12 dm2
Single speed cooling fan in Watts 100 W
Post-ventilation 6 minutes maximum

2 - Vehicle with air conditioning

Engine TU3JP TU5JP4

Total circuit capacity 7 litres
Engine coolant PROCOR TM108 – REVKOGEL 2000
Engine cooling circuit Degree of protection - 35°C
Pressure - warning 1.4 bars – 118°C
Air conditioning cut-off
27 bars
(pressostat pressure)
Opening of thermostat 89°C
Radiator area 16 dm2
Variable speed fan with chopper 300 W
in Watts
Post-ventilation 6 minutes maximum

IMPORTANT: The parameters for switching on the engine cooling

fans are controlled by the "BRAC" function (air
conditioning engine cooling requirements) and the
"FRIC" function (engine cooling function incorporated
into the engine management ECU).

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II - SUPPLY

A - AIR CIRCUIT
The air filter is of on-board type (above the gearbox).
The resonator is incorporated into the filter.

B - FUEL TANK
The fuel tank has a capacity of 45 litres.

C - PUMPING-SENDER ASSEMBLY

Petrol engine
Colour of the arrow on the top of the
Orange
pumping-sender assembly
Fuel pump Submerged
Empty Sender resistance = 350 ohms
Fuel tank status ½ Sender resistance = 175 ohms
Full Sender resistance = 50 ohms

Fuel pump check:

Petrol engine: flow greater than or equal to 90 l/h maximum at a
pressure P = 3.5 bars, a voltage V = 13.5 V, a current less than or equal
to 5.5 A and an external temperature T = 23°C +/- 3°C.

III - EXHAUST SYSTEM

A - SPECIFICATIONS
Exhaust pipes are specific and suited to current standards in force in
the marketing countries.

FRONT OXYGEN CAT. EXPANSION REAR

ENGINE
PIPE SENSOR CONV. PIPE SILENCER
Upstream:
BOSCH
TR PSA
TU3JP Monopipe A 258 040 232 PSA 4175 PSA 4174
K208
Downstream:
NGK
Upstream:
TR PSA
TU5JP4 Monopipe BOSCH PSA 4175 PSA 4176
K181
A 258 040 232

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Downstream:
BOSCH
A 258 040 293

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IV - GEARBOXES

Specifications:

Sequence Final Speedo

1 st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse
numbers drive gear

TU3JP engine (MA5N):

20 CN 43 12x41 21x38 32x41 40x39 43x33 12x30x43 13x59 21x17

TU5JP4 engine (MA5S):

20 CN 47 12x41 20x39 30x41 37x39 41x35 12x30x43 16x65 Without

V- DRIVESHAFTS

Driveshafts with constant velocity joints:

• Internally sliding spider on differential side.

Engine 1.4i 1.6i 16V

Engine code TU3JP TU5JP4

Regulatory type KFV NFU

Joint - wheel side AC2000i AC2000i

Joint - differential side GI1700i GI2000i

Note: Driveshafts are no longer fitted with a phonic wheel on vehicles with ABS.

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VI - SUSPENSION

A - FRONT SUSPENSION

The front suspension is of MacPherson strut type with independent

wheels, helical springs and hydraulic shock absorbers.

Engine TU3JP TU5JP4

Shock absorber:
F76/10 F76/24
- damping law
Anti-roll bar:
- Diameter (mm) 20
- Colour ref. Green
Kingpin:
- TYPE U-shaped (cast)
- bearing diameter (mm) 72
Wishbone Pressed plate secured by 3 screws
Sub-frame Pressed plate (mounted to the body at
4 points)
Number of turns 6.75 6.75
Wire diameter (mm) 11.2 11.51

Spring Spring constant 85% 75%

Yellow Blue
Colour ref. Blue Red
Blue Red

B - REAR SUSPENSION

Engine TU3JP TU5JP4

Shock absorber:
R59/AC R59/AG
- damping law
Anti-roll bar:
25.5 mm (hollow) 26 mm (hollow)
- Diameter (mm)
Number of turns 3.5
Wire diameter (mm) 9.80
Spring Spring constant 75%
Supplier = ARA: blue/green
Colour ref.
Supplier = MUBEA: green

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VII - VEHICLE HEIGHT

H2
R1 R2
H1
C3P003D

Key:

• R1 = Front wheel radius when laden

• R2 = Rear wheel radius when laden

• H1 = Distance between the ground and the measuring zone on the front
sub-frame

• H2 = Distance between the ground and the measuring zone under the
rear longeron

Front axle:

ENGINES ALL TYPES

132.5 +3
Checking the reference ride height (mm):
R1 – H1 −8

Rear axle:

ENGINES ALL TYPES

47 +11
Checking the reference ride height (mm):
H2 – R2 −6

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VIII - AXLE GEOMETRY, CHECK AT REFERENCE RIDE HEIGHT

A - FRONT AXLE GEOMETRY

Check values:

ADJUSTABLE ALL TYPES

Castor (± 0°18') No 3°53'
Kingpin angle (± 0°30) No 11°14'
Camber (± 0°30') No - 0°26'
- 2 ± 1 mm
Parallelism Yes
- 0°18' ± 0°09'

Castor tolerance less than 0°30'.

Camber tolerance less than 0°18'.

B - REAR AXLE GEOMETRY

Check values:

ADJUSTABLE ALL TYPES

Camber (± 0°18') No 1°30'
5.7 ± 1 mm
Parallelism No
0°51' ± 0°09'

Camber tolerance less than 0°18'.

IX - STEERING
There is only one type of steering: electric power assisted steering where the
assistance varies in line with vehicle speed.
Specifications:

ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED

Electric motor (amps) 65 A
Rack - pinion 23 teeth – 6 teeth
Number of steering wheel turns 2.82 turns with rack stroke of
lock to lock 128 mm
Demultiplication ratio 45.6/1
Inner turning angle 32°30'
Outer turning angle 28°42'
10.45 m with 165 mm wide tyres
Turning circle between walls
11.56 m with 185 mm wide tyres
10.11 m with 165 mm wide tyres
Turning circle between kerbs
11.29 m with 185 mm wide tyres

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X- BRAKES

A - BRAKE CONTROL

ENGINE TU3JP TU5JP4

Type Vehicle without Vehicle with Vehicle with
ABS ABS ABS
Master cylinder:
- piston diameter (mm) 20.6 22.2 (*) 22.2 (*)
Brake servo:
- diameter (inches) 8" 9" 9"

(*) with emergency braking assistance (EBA)

B - FRONT BRAKES

Front brake discs:

THICKNESS MAX
(mm) MAX DIFFERENCE IN
DIA. RUN THICKNESS ON
ENGINE TYPE
(mm) OUT SAME
ORIGINAL MIN (mm) CIRCUMFERENCE
(mm)
TU3JP Ventilated
266 22 20 0.05 0.01
TU5JP4 disc

Brake caliper:

ENGINE SUPPLIER TYPE PISTON DIAMETER (mm)

TU3JP
LUCAS/TRW C54/22 54
TU5JP4

Brake pads:

LINING THICKNESS (mm)

ENGINE SUPPLIER
GRADE ORIGINAL MINIMUM
TU3JP
TEXTAR T4144 13 3
TU5JP4

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C - REAR BRAKES

Brake discs:

THICKNESS (mm) MAX DIFFERENCE IN

MAXIMUM
DIA. THICKNESS ON SAME
ENGINE RUN OUT
(mm) ORIGINAL MIN CIRCUMFERENCE
(mm)
(mm)
TU5JP4 247 9 7 0.05 0.01

Note: The rear brake discs are solid.

Brake caliper:

ENGINE SUPPLIER TYPE DIAMETER (MM)

TU5JP4 LUCAS/TRW C38 HR 9/13 38

Brake drum:

DIAMETER (MM) WIDTH

ENGINE
ORIGINAL MINIMUM (mm)

TU3JP 203 205 38

Rear brake shoes and pads

ENGINE SUPPLIER FINISH

TU3JP DON 8259
TU5JP4 GALFER G4554

D - BRAKE COMPENSATOR

Vehicle without ABS / EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution):

ENGINE SUPPLIER Type DIAMETER (MM)

TU5JP4 LUCAS/TRW C38 HR 9/13 38

CICR: brake compensator incorporated into wheel cylinder.

Vehicle with ABS / EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution):

ENGINE TYPE
TU3JP The main brake limiter and compensator functions are
TU5JP4 performed by the ABS EBD system

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XI - ABS

ABS hydraulic valve block:

- supplier TEVES
- type MK60
MK70 (with ESP)
Wheel sensor:
- supplier TEVES
- front Non adjustable air gap: 0.16 - 1.6 mm
- rear Non adjustable air gap: 0.35 - 1.6 mm

XII - WHEELS AND TYRES

PELICAN wheel trim

Standard
185/65 R15H (6 J15-4-27)
1.4i (TU3JP) Spare wheel Space saving wheel 125/80 R15
COYOTE aluminium rims
Option
185/65 R15H (6 J15-4-27)
Spare wheel Space saving wheel 125/80 R15
1.6i 16V
(TU5JP4) COYOTE aluminium rims
Option
185/65 R15H (6 J15-4-27)

Note: Snow chains can be fitted to both types of wheel.

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

I- ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A - BATTERY

Key:

• C = hot country

• T = temperate country

• F = cold country

• GF = very cold country

Vehicle without air conditioning:

CLIMATES
ENGINE GEARBOX / OPTIONS C T F GF
Manual L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A
TU3JP RT3 level 1 L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A -
RT3 level 3 L1 300A L1 300A L1 300A
Sequential gearbox L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A
TU5JP4 RT3 level 1 L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A -
RT3 level 3 L1 300A L1 300A L1 300A

Vehicle with air conditioning:

CLIMATES
ENGINE GEARBOX / OPTIONS C T F GF
Manual L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A
TU3JP RT3 level 1 L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A -
RT3 level 3 L1 300A L1 300A L1 300A
Sequential gearbox L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A
TU5JP4 RT3 level 1 L0 200A L0 200A L1 250A -
RT3 level 3 L1 300A L1 300A L1 300A

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B - STARTER MOTOR
Key:
• C = hot country
• T = temperate country
• F = cold country
• GF = very cold country
Starter motor class:
TU3JP TU5JP4
ENGINE
OPTIONS WITH AIR
BASIC ALL TYPES
CONDITIONING
C 1 1 3
T 1 1 3
CLIMATE
F 2 3 3
GF - - -

C - ALTERNATORS
Key:
• C = hot country
• T = temperate country
• F = cold country
• GF = very cold country
Vehicle without air conditioning:

CLIMATES
ENGINE GEARBOX / OPTIONS C T F GF
Manual, basic 6 6 6
RT3 level 1 6 6 6
RT3 level 3 6 6 6
TU3JP -
Basic + heated seats 6 6 6
RT3 level 1 + heated seats 6 6 6
RT3 level 3 + heated seats 6 6 6
Manual, basic 6 7 7
RT3 level 1 6 7 7
RT3 level 3 7 7 7
TU5JP4 -
Basic + heated seats 6 7 7
RT3 level 1 + heated seats 6 7 7
RT3 level 3 + heated seats 7 7 7

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Vehicle with air conditioning:

CLIMATES
ENGINE GEARBOX / OPTIONS C T F GF
Manual, basic 8 7 6
RT3 level 1 8 8 6
RT3 level 3 8 8 6
TU3JP -
Basic + heated seats 8 8 6
RT3 level 1 + heated seats 8 8 6
RT3 level 3 + heated seats 8 8 7
Manual, basic 9 8 7
RT3 level 1 9 8 7
RT3 level 3 9 9 7
TU5JP4 -
Basic + heated seats 9 9 7
RT3 level 1 + heated seats 9 9 7
RT3 level 3 + heated seats 9 9 7

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D - LIGHTING - SIGNALLING

1 - Front lighting and signalling:

At the front, the vehicle has:

• two monoblock lens units incorporating the lighting and signalling

functions (A),

• fog lamps (depending on version) incorporated into the bumper,

• side repeaters on the front wings.

Description of the front lens unit (A).

Front view Rear view

a - Main beam
b - Dipped beam
c - Side lamp
d - Indicator

Bulb specifications:
BULBS TYPE POWER
Dipped beam H7 55 W
Main beam H1 55 W
Side lamp W 5W
Fog lamp H1 55 W
Indicator PY 21 W
Indicator side repeater WY 5W

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2 - Rear lighting and signalling:

At the rear, the vehicle has:
• monoblock lamp units incorporating the lighting and signalling
functions (B),
• an additional third stop lamp.

Front view Rear view

a - Stop lamps
b - Indicators
c - Reversing lamps
d - Fog lamps
Bulb specifications:
BULBS TYPE POWER
Stop lamp / Side lamp P 21 W / 5 W
Indicator PY 21 W
Reversing lamps P 21 W
Fog lamp P 21 W
3rd stop lamp W 5W
Number plate W 5W

3 - Interior light ing

Bulb specifications:
BULBS TYPE POWER
Interior lamps W 5W
Reading light W 5W
Boot lamp W 5W

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E - ENGINE RELAY UNIT (ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE)

1 - Presentation

1- Engine relay unit

The Engine Relay Unit is located under the bonnet on the front LH
wheel arch.

The Engine Relay Unit consists of two combined modules:

• module located under the unit incorporating the maxi fuses,

• upper module incorporating an electronic card, the fuses and

relays.

The engine relay unit comprises the following component s:

• fuse box,

• relays.

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2 - Location of fuses in the engine relay unit

REF. RATING FUNCTIONS

Reversing lamps – speed sensor – Sensodrive
1 10 A
gearbox ECU
2 15 A Fuel pump - sender
3 10 A ABS – ESP ECU
ECUs (injection, power steering) – switches (clutch,
4 10 A
brake) – starting prohibition relay
6 15 A Front fog lamps
8 20 A Engine management relay – injection ECU
9 15 A LH dipped beam
10 15 A RH dipped beam
11 10 A LH main beam
12 10 A RH main beam
13 15 A Horn
14 10 A Windscreen washer
Engine management actuators (ignition coil,
15 30 A canister bleed electrovalve, oxygen sensor) –
injectors
16 30 A Air pump
17 30 A Windscreen wipers
18 40 A Air blower

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F - PROTECTION FUSES ON THE BSI (IN THE PASSENGER

COMPARTMENT)
The Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) is located under the lower
dashboard trim on the left hand side.
Built-in Systems Interface: Top view.

REF. RATING FUNCTIONS

F1 15 A Diagnostic socket – trailer supply – navigation ECU
+ Ignition on supply (radio, switch module at the
F4 20 A
steering wheel, display, clock, alarm)
F5 15 A Alarm siren
F6 10 A Diagnostic socket – steering wheel angle sensor
+ BODY VAN 2 of the rain and brightness sensor –
F7 15 A
alarm
F9 30 A Rear electric windows
F10 40 A Heated rear screen – electric heated door mirrors
F12 30 A Front electric windows
+ BODY VAN 1 (airbag and pretensioner ECU,
F14 10 A engine relay unit, switch module at the steering
wheel)
+ COMFORT VAN (Instrument panel dials – radio –
F 15 15 A CD changer – display – RT3 radio telephone – air
conditioning)
F16 30 A Central locking – deadlocking
F20 10 A Rear RH stop lamp
F21 15 A Rear LH stop lamp – 3rd stop lamp
F22 20 A 12 V socket – cigarette lighter – interior lamp – radio

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pre-equipment – electrically operated door mirror

adjustment and fold in function – number plate lamp
S - Shunt (customer configuration)

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CONNECTORS
CONNECTED
CONNECTOR
REF. DESCRIPTION HARNESS
TYPE
COLOUR
Electronic connector to main
EP MQS Black
harness
Electronic connector to
EA MQS Black
accessories
Electronic connector to
EH1 MQS White
passenger compartment harness
Electronic connector to
EH2 MQS Grey
passenger compartment harness
Power connector to passenger
PH1 SICMA 2 Black
compartment harness
Power connector to passenger
PH2 SICMA 2 Grey
compartment harness
Power connector to main
PP SICMA 2 Green
harness
Power connector to dashboard
PB CINCH Black
harness
+ accessories and + ignition on
AA supply to the BSI from the SICMA 2 Black
ignition switch connector

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BSI supply from the engine relay

AP unit via maxi fuses 4 and 5 NG1 8mm Grey
connector

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G - CENTRAL DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET

The diagnostic socket is located above the BSI.

Allocation of connector pins:

PIN N° ALLOCATION
1 + ignition on
2 -
3 -
4 Body earth
5 Battery earth
6 -
7 Engine management (line K)
8 -
9 -
10 -
11 BSI diagnostic
12 ABS
13 -
14 -
15 Engine management (line L)
16 + battery

The diagnostic tool can perform the following programming operations:

• read and erase fault codes,

• read parameters,

• actuator test,

• download and configure ECUs.

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H - RADIO EQUIPMENT

1 - Presentation

2 types of radio are available:

• basic radio with cassette player: RB3,

• radio with CD player: RD3.

Variations: hifi power amplifier (optional)

Vehicles are fitted with the following pre-equipment as standard:

• pre-wiring for front speakers and tweeters,

• pre-wiring for the radio,

• pre-wiring for the aerial supply,

• impedance unit.

Standard radio systems can be controlled from the controls

incorporated into the switch module at the steering wheel. This
control is removable.

Note: The radios (RB3 and RD3) are protected by a code corresponding
to the last 8 digits of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
When the ignition is switched on, the BSI checks that it is
matched with the radio. If it is not, the radio switches to
scrambled mode.

Note: Information about the radio function is displayed on a screen

separate to the multifunction screen.

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2 - Specifications

Input connector (black 8-way)

PIN N° ALLOCATION
1 Mute signal
2 VAN
3 VAN
4 + VAN
5 + 12V switched (output)
6 Spare
7 + Permanent
8 Earth

Note: Fitting a non multiplexed radio requires an additional harness and

a front panel trim piece to be fitted which are available as
accessories in the CITROËN network.

Input connector (white 8-way)

PIN N° ALLOCATION
1 Rear RH speaker +
2 Rear RH speaker -
3 Front RH speaker +
4 Front RH speaker -
5 Front LH speaker +
6 Front LH speaker -
7 Rear LH speaker +
8 Rear LH speaker -

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20-way CD interface connector

WIRING
PIN N° RB3 RD3
COLOUR
1 Spare Spare
2 Spare Spare
3 Spare Spare
3 Yellow Spare Spare
4 Spare Spare
5 Spare Spare
6 Spare Spare
LH voice synthesiser /
7 Spare
audio input +
LH voice synthesiser /
8 Spare
audio input -
RH voice synthesiser /
9 Spare
Green audio input +
RH voice synthesiser /
10 Spare
audio input -
Auxiliary / Audio input
11 Spare
+
12 Spare Auxiliary / Audio input -
13 VAN VAN
14 VAN VAN
15 CD changer earth CD changer earth
CD changer CD changer permanent
16
permanent + +
17 Blue + VAN + VAN
Audio CD changer Audio CD changer
18
earth earth
LH audio CD
19 LH audio CD changer
changer
RH audio CD
20 RH audio CD changer
changer

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I - TRANSPONDER CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER

The transponder controlled engine immobiliser system is used to

immobilise the vehicle by locking the engine management ECU.

The transponder incorporated into the key, which allows the key and the
BSI to recognise each other, contains an identification code for unlocking
the engine management ECU.

For system requirements, the switch module at the steering wheel

operates as a gateway between the transponder aerial and the BSI.

The switch module at the steering wheel performs the following functions:

• it energises the key transponder,

• it receives messages from the key for the BSI,

• it sends messages from the BSI to the key.

The BSI transmits the locking or unlocking requests to the engine

management ECU in order to authorise or prohibit starting of the
engine.

Note: The engine management ECU is locked 10 seconds after the ignition
is switched off in all cases.

J - AUTOMATIC HAZARD WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

The automatic hazard warning lamp illumination function improves safety

by automatically signalling emergency braking and accidents.

The automatic hazard warning lamp illumination function is controlled by

the BSI.

The speed and deceleration information combined with the driver

pressing the brake pedal allow the BSI, where necessary, to switch on the
hazard warning lamps automatically

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BODYWORK

I- BODYWORK SPECIFICATIONS

A - STRUCTURE

C3P004D

B - BODY
The structure of this vehicle is designed to satisfy the most stringent
front and rear impact standards.
The structure consists of strengthened zones and crumple zones thus
limiting the risk of injury to the occupants.
The bodywork is totally new and is of hatchback type with tailgate.
The bodywork sits on a totally new sub-frame, taken from the C3, which is
being used as the basic platform for all B segment vehicles.
The bodywork is made from steel panels with high tensile steel and very
high tensile steel panels being used locally (windscreen pillar stiffener).
The body is assembled with 2802 spot welds whilst the rear floor is bond
welded.
The strengthening parts (chassis members, side members, cross
members) are made from thick steel plate (around 2 - 2.5 mm).
Variations: RH drive or LH drive.

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C - FRONT WINGS

Front wings bolted and riveted in the upper part.

Front wings sealed in the upper part.

D - BONNET

Bonnet and bonnet inner panel made from steel.

E - WINDSCREEN

Bonded windscreen.

Cut -out in the screen printing around the edge of the windscreen to view
the VIN.

Variations:

• tinted windscreen (standard, incorporating no functions),

• heat reflective windscreen with rain and brightness sensor and cut -out
for toll payment card (with 2 resists in the layer, on either side of the
rear view mirror, covered with dotted screen printing).

F - DOORS

The upper hinges can be adjusted (bolted onto the doors and the body).

The lower hinges are indexed on the door and the body (not adjustable).

Door locking mechanisms have anti-theft door lock shields.

Deadlocking on RH drive.

No locking buttons on the doors.

2 opening positions.

Lock barrels can be dismantled after removing the inner door panel and
can be reassembled using the key number (only upon request via the RP
department).

Version with plip on all types.

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G - DOOR MIRRORS

Driver's and passenger's 1400 mm spherical rear view mirrors.

Door mirror shells: shells are not painted, but are black FXT for all
versions

Basic interior rear view mirror (Lama grey support) and rain sensor
cover in Lama grey.

Variations:

Driver's and passenger's door mirrors:

• non heated mechanical door mirrors,

• non heated electric door mirrors,

• heated electric door mirrors.

H - TAILGATE

Steel tailgate.

The tailgate has an electric locking system.

The locks can be released manually using a rod.

I - REAR SCREEN

Heated rear screen.

J - ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION

95% pre-coated and galvanised plate.

Cataphoresis.

Anti-chipping protection using screens on the following components:

• side areas of the fuel tank,

• sump,

• rear axle cross member,

• sill panels.

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K - AIRBAGS

1 - Presentation

Standard equipment:

• two front airbags,

• seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiter.

Two side head/thorax airbags in the front seats.

2 - Front airbags

Airbag volume:

• driver's airbag: 60 litres,

• passenger's airbag: 100 litres.

The driver's airbag is a high efficiency airbag with programmed tear

holes.

The passenger's airbag is located under the dashboard.

The passenger's airbag can be deactivated to allow a rear facing

child's seat to be fitted.

The passenger's airbag deactivation switch (1) is located on the side

of the dashboard on the passenger's side.

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3 - Head/thorax type side airbags

The side airbags, which are designed to operate in the event of a side
impact, are incorporated into the driver's and passenger's seats.

The side airbags limit the risk of injury to the abdomen and thorax.

4 - Side airbag triggering sensors

The side airbag triggering sensors are located in the side members
on each side of the vehicle.

The two side airbag triggering sensors permanently measure the

lateral deceleration and transmit this information to the Airbag ECU.

5 - Seat belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiter

The pretensioners are designed to tension the front seat belts so as

to hold the body of the occupants firmly against the seat, thus
increasing their effectiveness.

The seat belts are tensioned by means of a pyrotechnic cartridge.

In the event of a slight impact, only the seat belts with pyrotechnic
pretensioner may be triggered (without the airbags).

The rear seat belts have force limiters to increase protection in the
event of a frontal impact by limiting the forces exerted by the seat
belt on the body.

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II - BODY COLOURS: C3 PLURIEL PAINT

A - BODY COLOURS

The last letter of the colour code indicates the paint finish.

• A = Non lacquered opaque paint,

• B = Lacquered opaque paint,

• C = Lacquered metallic paint,

• D = Lacquered pearlescent paint.

BODY COLOURS FINISH COLOUR CODE

Passion Red B KJFB
Arctic Steel C EZRC
Storm Grey C EYPC
Pizzazz Green C KSYC
Sahara Gold C KDDC
Rainforest D KRZD
Sunset Orange D KHUD
Tuscan Blue D KMYD

B - ALLOCATION OF BODY COLOURS PER INTERIOR FINISH LEVEL

FINISH LEVEL
"3D APICULLA" +
"GEO" + "TRANSAME" SEAT
BODY "TRANSAME" SEAT
COLOURS TWO-TONE DASHBOARD:
TWO-TONE DASHBOARD:
TRAMONTANE GREY (HZE)
TRAMONTANE GREY (HZE)
AND ZEPHIR GREY (HZQ)
AND ZEPHIR GREY (HZQ)
Passion Red X X
Arctic Steel X X
Storm Grey X X
Pizzazz Green X X
Sunset Orange X X
Sahara Gold X X
Tuscan Blue X X

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Rainforest X X

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PRESENTATION OF THE SLIDING ROOF

I- PRESENTATION

The sliding roof consists of 3 main parts:

Sliding roof rotating

Roof cassette Sliding roof canvas
control
Arms and actuators
Wiring harness
Rear screen and its frame Interior canvas
which includes: rear screen Exterior canvas Sliding roof rotating
glass, sliding roof ECU, control (10 position
Canvas end pieces
motor, rear screen lock dial)
Arch slide guides
actuators, rear screen
opening control and cassette
concealing control.

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II - PRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS C3 PLURIEL CONFIGURATIONS.

A - SALOON

The saloon position corresponds to the vehicle complete with its arches
and the sliding roof in the closed or partly open position.

B - CABRIOLET

The cabriolet position corresponds to the vehicle complete with its

arches but with the sliding roof and rear screen (roof cassette)
concealed within the boot.

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C - SPIDER

This position is the same as the cabriolet position with the arches
removed.

III - SLIDING ROOF OPERATING PRINCIPLE

The following conditions must be satisfied to operate the system:

• BSI not in economy mode,

• rear screen locked,

• no rear screen opening commands in progress,

• cassette locked onto the arches.

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A - OPERATING THE SLIDING ROOF

To open the roof, turn the rotating control to a position between 1 and 9
(each position corresponds to a degree of opening of the sliding roof).

To close the sliding roof, turn the rotating control to a position between
0 and 8. The sliding roof slides automatically. For anti-pinch protection,
the roof will not close completely. To close the roof completely, press the
rotating control in position 0 until the roof is completely closed.

B - USING THE VEHICLE IN THE CABRIOLET POSITION

The sliding roof must be fully opened first. To do this, turn the rotating
control to position 9 and keep it pressed until the sliding roof is fully
retracted.
Press switch (A) to open the rear screen.

Open the tailgate. To release it, press the switch located in the upper
part at the base of the rear screen.

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Remove the removable floor and check that the boot well is empty.
Close the rear screen.
Release the cassette by pressing the switch (C), lift it and pivot it to
store it in the boot well. Refit the removable boot floor.

Fit the boot security cover and close the tailgate.

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C - USING THE VEHICLE IN THE SPIDER POSITION

Open the windows and the tailgate.
Remove the arches by lifting the telescopic handles (D) located in the
boot and release the arch locking hooks (E) located on the underside of
the arches at the front of the vehicle.

D E

Fit the side covers and lower the telescopic handles (D) to lock the
covers.
Fit the boot security cover and close the tailgate.

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IV - DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A - SLIDING ROOF ECU

1 - Functions

The sliding roof ECU is used to:

• operate the sliding roof,

• control the operation to stow the roof cassette using actuators

located on the rotation arms (the roof cassette is stowed by
pressing a button located on the interior trim of the rear screen).

To do this, the ECU is informed by the following switches:

• arch presence / absence,

• open / closed status of the rear screen,

• locked / unlocked status of the roof cassette.

2 - Description

The sliding roof ECU is mounted under the rear screen trim.

A - Sliding roof ECU

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B - SLIDING ROOF CASSETTE

1 - Presentation

The sliding roof cassette incorporates the following components:

• rear screen,

• sliding roof which can fold back onto the rear screen,

• cassette arm actuators and sliding roof mechanisms,

• 2 rear screen locking switches,

• 2 arch presence detection switches,

• 2 sliding roof cassette arm switches,

• rear screen opening control,

• sliding roof cassette stowing control,

• sliding roof ECU.

2 - Description of the sliding roof cassette

A - Sliding roof ECU

C - Rear screen locking actuators
D - Sliding roof motor

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E - Sliding roof cassette rotating arms

F - Glass rear screen
G - Rear screen lock (including the rear screen switch)
H - Sliding roof cassette rotating arm switches
J - Arm actuator

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3 - Description of the sliding roof system switches

The sliding roof system has the following 6 switches:
• 2 rear screen locking switches (K) located in the rear screen locks
(rear screen open information),
• 2 arch presence detection switches (L) located in the upper part
of the sliding roof cassette (presence of arches information),
• 2 sliding roof cassette arm switches (H) located on the sliding roof
cassette rotating arms (cassette locked information).
The cassette arm switches are used to inform the sliding roof ECU of
the position of the cassette (stowed in the boot or deployed).

H - Sliding roof cassette rotating arm switch

K - Rear screen locking switch
L - Arch presence switch

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C - REAR SCREEN CONTROL AND SLIDING ROOF CASSETTE CONTROL

The rear screen is opened using the one-touch button (M) located in the
top part of the lower section of the rear screen. The rear screen control
can be accessed with the soft top in the saloon position or completely
folded back onto the rear screen.

The sliding roof cassette is stowed in the boot well using the one-touch
button (N) located inside the sliding roof cassette (in the middle of the
lower part of the cassette).

The sliding roof cassette stowing button is only active if the rear screen
is locked and the soft top completely folded back onto the rear screen.

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C3P008D

V- SLIDING ROOF ARCHES

The vehicle has 2 roof arches.

Conditions required to remove the arches:

• the roof cassette must be stowed in the boot,

• the windows must be lowered.

Fit the jig to check the arch mounting points.

The rail is positioned on the arch by the manufacturer - mark its position
before removal (mark the brackets). Each slider is different and each
secures to the arch rail. They can all be repaired and each have a different
shape (interchangeable).

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VI - JIGS FOR POSITIONING THE ARCHES

C3P009D

C3P010D

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JIGS FOR POSITIONING THE FRONT ENDS

C3P011C

C3P012C

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VII - SLIDING ROOF

C3P013D

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OPERATION OF THE SLIDING ROOF

I- GENERAL LAYOUT

6823
6814 6815 6816

6822
2
1 6800 6 7 8
5
6827
3 9
4
19
8080 10
16 6828
18 BSI 6893
11
15
17 14 13 12
8602
6831

6811
6832
6824 6833

6834

Key:
Single arrow - wire connection
Triple arrow - multiplex connection

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COMPONENTS

BSI Built-in Systems Interface

6800 Sliding roof rotating control

6811 Sliding roof motor

6814 LH rear screen locking switch

6815 RH rear screen locking switch

6816 Sliding roof cassette opening switch

6822 LH rear screen actuator

6823 RH rear screen actuator

6824 Rear screen opening switch

6827 Sliding roof cassette LH actuator

6828 Sliding roof cassette RH actuator

6831 LH arch presence switch

6832 RH arch presence switch

6833 Sliding roof cassette LH arm switch

6834 Sliding roof cassette RH arm switch

6893 Sliding roof ECU

8080 Air conditioning ECU

8602 Alarm volumetric unit

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Connections
CONNEC- SIGNAL
SIGNAL
TION N° NATURE
1 Control of the LH rea screen actuator ANALOGUE
2 Control of the RH rear screen actuator ANALOGUE
Lighting of the sliding roof control panel
3 ANALOGUE
Operating authorisation of the sliding roof control
Operating authorisation of the sliding roof
4 Unlocking authorisation of the sliding roof cassette BODY VAN 2
+VAN supply
5 User instructions ANALOGUE
Status of the LH rear screen locking switch (locked / ALL OR
6
unlocked) NOTHING
Status of the RH rear screen locking switch (locked / ALL OR
7
unlocked) NOTHING
Sliding roof cassette opening request ALL OR
8
NOTHING
9 Control of the sliding roof cassette LH actuator ANALOGUE
10 Control of the sliding roof cassette RH actuator ANALOGUE
Status of the LH arch presence switch (present / absent) ALL OR
11
NOTHING
Status of the RH arch presence switch (present / absent) ALL OR
12
NOTHING
Status of the LH cassette switch (locked / unlocked) ALL OR
13
NOTHING
Status of the RH cassette switch (locked / unlocked) ALL OR
14
NOTHING
15 Sliding roof motor control ANALOGUE
Status of the sliding roof ECU (initialised or not)
Unlocking request of the cassette on the arches
16 Request to maintain + VAN BODY VAN 2
Sliding roof position (position 0 - position 9)
Sliding roof movement request
Rear screen opening request ALL OR
17
NOTHING
Volumetric deactivation due to roof open (alarm
18 BODY VAN 2
activation/armed)
19 Roof open information COMFORT VAN

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II - SLIDING ROOF CONTROLS

The user controls the sliding roof using the 10 position rotating control (roof
control panel):

ROTATING CONTROL
SLIDING ROOF POSITION
POSITION
0 Roof closed
1-7 Sliding roof at intermediate open position
8 Sliding roof fully open
9 Sliding roof folded down onto rear screen

The sliding roof takes the following times to move:

• between position 0 and position 8: less than 10 seconds,
• between position 8 and position 9: less than 4 seconds.
Note: There is no anti-pinch function. The rotating control must be pressed and
held in position 0 to close the sliding roof.
Warning: If the sliding roof is moved manually (motor declutched), the
sliding roof ECU loses the position of the roof. There is a risk that
the sliding roof may then move to a non authorised position or
authorise the opening of the rear screen or the cassette with the
sliding roof between positions 8 and 9. It is essential to initialise
the sliding roof by pressing and holding the rotating control in
position 0 for approximately 30 seconds.

A - SLIDING ROOF ONE-TOUCH OPERATING CONTROLS

Moving the rotating control to one of the 10 preset positions (change of
status) is used to move the sliding roof to one of the predefined positions
(1 - 8).

B - CLOSING THE SLIDING ROOF

The sliding roof can be closed when the following 2 conditions are met:
• rotating control pressed and held in position 0,
• sliding roof between positions 1 and 0.

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III - CONTROL OF THE SLIDING ROOF BY THE SLIDING ROOF ECU

A - SLIDING ROOF OPERATING CONDITIONS

The sliding roof ECU requests authorisation to operate the sliding roof
from the BSI via the BODY VAN 2 (see conditions below).

The sliding roof ECU informs the BSI of its initialisation status, the
locking status of the cassette on the arches and the status of the rear
screen.

ONE-TOUCH OPENING CONTROL OF THE SLIDING ROOF BETWEEN

POSITIONS 2 AND 9 ACTIVE
If Request to move the sliding roof to one of the positions 2 - 9
or
Request to move the sliding roof to the position selected by
the sliding roof rotating control (sliding roof position recall
request).
And Rear screen closed
And No rear screen opening request in progress
And Cassette locked on arches
And BSI not in economy mode
Then BSI sends authorisation to operate the sliding roof controls to
the sliding roof ECU (SCU)

ONE-TOUCH OPENING CONTROL OF THE SLIDING ROOF IN POSITION 1

ACTIVE
If Request to move the sliding roof to one of the positions 1 or 0
Or
Request to move the sliding roof to the position selected
(position 1 or 0) by the sliding roof rotating control (sliding
roof position recall request).
And Rear screen closed
And No rear screen opening request in progress
And Cassette locked on arches
And BSI not in economy mode
Then BSI sends authorisation to operate the sliding roof controls to
the sliding roof ECU (SCU)

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SLIDING ROOF CLOSING CONTROL BETWEEN POSITIONS 0 AND 1 BY

PRESSING AND HOLDING BUTTON
If Sustained request to close the sunroof
And Rear screen closed
And No rear screen opening request in progress
And Cassette locked on arches
And BSI not in economy mode
Then BSI sends authorisation to operate the sliding roof controls to
the sliding roof ECU (SCU)

Note: The sliding roof is not operational when the vehicle is in economy
mode.

B - STOWING THE SLIDING ROOF CASSETTE

The request to stow the cassette is taken into account if all of the
following conditions are met:
• sliding roof in position 9 (on the rear screen),
• rear screen closed and no screen opening request in progress.
If the position of the sliding roof is lost or if a doubt exists regarding the
opening status of the tailgate and the rear screen, the cassette cannot
be unlocked.

C - INITIALISING THE SLIDING ROOF

The sliding roof has to be initialised in the following cases:
• loss of sliding roof position,
• impossible to stow sliding roof cassette (with all conditions to unlock
cassette met),
• loss of battery supply during sliding roof movement.
The sliding roof is initialised:
• with the roof closed,
• with the rotating control in position 0,
• by pressing and holding the rotating control on the roof control panel
for a few seconds.
Note: If the sliding roof has not been initialised, it can only be closed.

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D - DOWNGRADED MODES

If communications are lost on the VAN between the BSI and the sliding
roof ECU, movement of the roof is forbidden (the sliding roof
authorisation is considered to be absent). The current movement is
completed.

The BSI considers the position of the sliding roof to be invalid and sends
the roof open information to the air conditioning and alarm ECUs.

If the sliding roof is stopped between 2 positions following an operating

problem, movement of the sliding roof is not resumed when the problem
disappears.

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III - AFTER SALES OPERATIONS

A - READING FAULTS
The following faults can be read with the diagnostic tool:
• voltage outside limits fault,
• electronic or sliding roof motor failure,
• mechanical breakage fault,
• rotating switch fault (disconnected, short circuited to earth, switch
jammed or invalid value),
• low cassette motor or high motor torque fault,
• cassette unlocking switch fault,
• low sliding roof motor or high motor torque fault,
• incorrect initialisation fault,
• cassette or rear screen unlocking switch information fault,
• electronic or cassette motor failure.

B - READING PARAMETE RS
The following parameters can be read with the diagnostic tool:

PARAMETER PARAMETER STATUS

No control
Position 0
Slide position 1
Slide position 2
Slide position 3
Slide position 4
Control switch status Slide position 5
Slide position 6
Slide position 7
Slide position 8
Slide position 9
Recall / deactivation position
Invalid position
Screen status Screen open / Screen closed
Cassette status Cassette open / Cassette closed

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Cassette unlocking switch status Inactive / active

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C - ACTUATOR TESTS

The following tests can be performed with the diagnostic tool:

TITLE ASSOCIATED MESSAGE

Position 0
Slide position 1
Slide position 2
Slide position 3
Slide position 4
Sliding roof moving panel Slide position 5
Slide position 6
Slide position 7
Slide position 8
Slide position 9
Slide closed
No unlocking request
Cassette unlocking
Unlocking request

D - CONFIGURATION

No parameters can be configured using the diagnostic tool.

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Section 7

"SENSODRIVE" GEARBOX

I- SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX: TU5JP4 1.6I 16V 110 HP ENGINE

Sequential manual gearbox.

A: Operation:
One actuator controls the clutch and another actuator changes the
gears.

B: Starting: possible with a gear engaged, provided that the ignition is on

and the brake pedal pressed.

C: Disconnecting the battery:

After having reconnected the battery and switched the ignition on, an
initialisation procedure must be performed.
Procedure: switch on the ignition and press and release the brake pedal,
wait for one minute until the snow LED stops flashing.

II - PRESENTATION

A - WHEN STATIONARY

• Gear changes are possible:

− when the driver's door is opened,
− before the key is inserted into the ignition.

• The default mode is automatic mode.

B - COMMENT
Opening the driver's door or unlocking the doors wakes up the system.
The gear engaged is displayed on the control panel.
The system is woken up in all cases when the ignition is switched on.
Gears 1, 2 and N can be engaged as soon as the instrument panel
comes on (without the ignition being on).
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox switches by default to
"automatic" mode.

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III - USAGE

A - STARTING

• Prerequisite:
− The brake pedal must be pressed.

• Starting possible:
− in position "N"
− with a gear engaged.

B - COMMENTS
Regardless of the mode used (sequential or automatic):
When the gearbox is in neutral (N displayed on the instrument panel),
the driver can engage first gear or reverse to move off (even in automatic
mode).
If a gear is engaged, the clutch opens as soon as the brake pedal is
pressed to allow the engine to start.

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BODY AND STRUCTURE

I- IDENTIFICATION OF STRUCTURAL PARTS

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Key:

(*): Uncoated parts

(G2): G10/10 galvanised on both side; zinc thickness = 10 microns

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A - PARTS LIST
1 - Body
2 - Bonnet (G2)
3 - Upper cross member (*)
4 - Tailgate (G2)
5 - Front door (G2)
6 - Front door panel (G2)
7 - Front door side impact strengthener (G2)
8 - Front door upper hinge (G2)
9 - Front door lower hinge (G2)
10 - Lower side member (G2)
11 - Side member (G2)
12 - Outer side member (G2)
13 - Inner panel (G2)
14 - Windscreen stiffener (G2)
15 - Windscreen pillar (G2)
16 - Rear panel strengthener (G2)
17 - Rear wing (G2)
18 - Front outer rear wheel arch (G2)
19 - Rear wheel arch strengthener (G2)
20 - Rear outer rear wheel arch (G2)
21 - Rear wing inner panel (G2)
22 - Rear wheel arch (G2)
23 - End piece (G2)
24 - Half piece (G2)
25 - Front wing (G2)
26 - Front wing inner panel (G2)
27 - Strengthener (G2)
28 - Front wheel arch (G2)
29 - Inner panel (G2)
30 - Rear cross member (G2)
31 - Rear floor (G2)
32 - Cross member strengthener (G2)
33 - Cross member (G2)
34 - Load floor (G2)
35 - Rear panel (G2)
36 - Rear panel inner panel (G2)
37 - Rear panel strengthener (G2)
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38 - Rear panel inner panel strengthener (G2)

39 - Load floor rear cross member (G2)

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40 - Rear chassis member (G2)

41 - Load floor strengthener (G2)
42 - Load floor inner panel (G2)
43 - Seat runner strengthener (G2)
44 - Seat front cross member (G2)
45 - Seat rear cross member (G2)
46 - Upper bulkhead (G2)
47 - Bulkhead cross member (G2)
48 - Assembled upper bulkhead (G2)
49 - Windscreen gusset plate (G2)
50 - Lower cross member (G2)
51 - LH support (G2)
52 - Air scoop
53 - Lower bulkhead (G2)
54 - Central cross member (G2)
55 - Rear bumper reinforcement (G2)
56 - Front bumper reinforcement (G2)
57 - Front chassis member, specific for front cross section repair (G2)
58 - Front end support (G2)
59 - Front chassis member, specific for rear cross section repair (G2)
60 - Chassis member connecting piece (G2)
61 - Outer chassis member connecting piece (G2)
62 - Front bumper absorber (G2)
63 - Front chassis member (G2)
64 - Front chassis member base plate (G2)
65 - Rear chassis member base plate (G2)
66 - Rear chassis member (G2)
67 - Rear chassis member connecting piece (G2)

Note: This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change.

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II - RULES TO BE APPLIED WHEN ASSEMBLING BODY PANELS

A - RESISTANCE WELDING

Resistance welding is the main assembly method used for fabricating

steel bodies.

Resistance welding is the main assembly method to be used for repairs

(if possible).

Use the recommended weld spot diameter as a function of panel

thickness.

The setting values of resistance welding sets are the same, regardless of
panel type.

Zinc coated panels or those which are protected by a weldable coating

required a slightly higher current than that used for bare panels.

IMPORTANT: Torch welding and brazing are not permitted as

assembly solutions, regardless of panel type. If access is
impossible using resistance welding electrodes, use MIG
or MAG welding.

B - PROTECTION OF PANELS PRIOR TO WELDING

The internal surface of non coated panels must in all cases be protected
by a weldable primer before assembly. Use the recommended primers.

C - PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF PANELS

Use the cutting and assembly solutions recommended in the repair

procedures.

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III - PARTS MADE FROM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS)

A - LIST OF PARTS
10 - Lower side member (G2)
11 - Side member (G2)
12 - Outer side member (G2)
14 - Windscreen stiffener (G2)
21 - Rear wing inner panel (G2)
22 - Rear wheel arch (G2)
28 - Front wheel arch (G2)
29 - Inner panel (G2)
32 - Cross member strengthener (G2)
33 - Cross member (G2)
38 - Rear panel inner panel strengthener (G2)
39 - Load floor rear cross member (G2)
44 - Seat front cross member (G2)
47 - Bulkhead cross member (G2)
55 - Rear bumper reinforcement (G2)
56 - Front bumper reinforcement (G2)
60 - Chassis member connecting piece (G2)
62 - Front bumper absorber (G2)
63 - Front chassis member (G2)
65 - Rear chassis member base plate (G2)
66 - Rear chassis member (G2)
67 - Rear chassis member connecting piece (G2)

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IV - PARTS MADE FROM VERY HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (VHSS)

The steels used for fabricating very high strength steel parts are hardened
steels which cannot be machined with traditional bodywork tools.

A - UNDOING SPOT WELDS

Use carbide bits only which are specially ground for undoing spot welds.

Warning: Traditional bits used for undoing spot welds are not suitable
for VHSS panels (even when the welds are to be released
where a non VHSS panel is welded on top).

Note: If problems are experienced undoing the welds on the windscreen

pillar inner panel, (VHSS panel), remove them by grinding.

B - CUTTING PANELS

Use cutting discs only (no metal saws are able to cut this type of
material).

C - RESISTANCE WELDING

The diameters to be used for the spot welds are the same as for other
steels (except where stated otherwise).

Warning: As VHSS panels are very stiff, all necessary precautions must
be taken to ensure panels are correctly secured: use the
machine's highest possible clamping pressure.

D - BUTT WELDING

Assembly by laying a butt weld bead is prohibited, regardless of the

welding method (including MIG and MAG) due to the high loss of
strength in the heated area near to the bead.

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E - PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF A VHSS PANEL

We recommend that the whole panel is replaced in all cases wherever

possible.

Partial replacement is only possible where reassembly includes a panel

overlap of 30 - 40 mm: panels must be assembled using two rows of
resistance spot welds.

F - STRAIGHTENING

VHSS panels cannot be cold straightened.

IMPORTANT: Straightening when hot or after annealing is strictly

forbidden as this leads to a loss of strength of AT LEAST
50%. This loss of strength is irreversible.

1 - Assembling

Assembling high strength steel panels using MAG, MIG or resistance

welding does not pose any particular problems.

2 - Straightening

High strength steel panels can be straightened in the same way as

ordinary steel panels.

IMPORTANT: Only hot straightening is forbidden as it creates a

local weak spot which may lead to failure, especially
on thick structural parts.

3 - Precautions to be taken

Only perform cold straightening operations.

Reform the exact shape, especially the angles and edges on

structural parts such as side members, chassis members, cross
members, etc (any folds, even very small ones, form a weak point).

IMPORTANT: The part must be replaced when these instructions

cannot be satisfied.

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V- TAILGATE

C3P019D

VI - DOOR MIRROR

C3P020D

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VII - FRONT DOOR

C3P021D

VIII - REAR FLOOR ASSEMBLY

C3P022D

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IX - WINDSCREEN PILLAR

C3P023D

X- SILL SIDE MEMBER

EN
RO
CIT C3P024D

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XI - BONNET

C3P025D

XII - FRONT WHEEL ARCH ASSEMBLY

C3P026D

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XIII - FRONT BULKHEAD

C3P027D

XIV - CHASSIS MEMBER

C3P028D

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Section 9

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCES AND ALIGNMENT

OF THE SIDE WINDOWS

Warning: Before adjusting the side windows, ensure that the arches are
correctly fitted and adjusted and that the door clearances and
alignments are correct (see corresponding operations).

Note: Refer to the clearances and alignment procedure for all clearance and
alignment values.

I- ADJUSTING

The windows are adjusted in the following order:

• fixed window,

• moving window of the front door,

• moving window of the rear wing.

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A - ADJUSTING THE FIXED WINDOW AND THE FRONT MOVING WINDOW

Z Y
a
X
4

1 3

2
5

C3P014D

Adjust:

• the clearance of the fixed window along X and Z in relation to the

windscreen pillar using bolts (1),

• the alignment of the fixed window against the windscreen pillar seal
using bolt (2),

• the clearance between the upper part of the moving window and the
lip of the arch seal using bolt (4),

• the alignment of the upper part of the moving window in relation to

the arch seal using bolt (5).

Check the alignment between the fixed window and the front moving
window at (a) (window in fully closed position).

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B - ADJUSTING THE MOVING WINDOW OF THE REAR WING

Z
Y

6
X

7 C3P015
C

Adjust:
• the alignment of the rear moving window with the door moving window
at its base using bolts (6),
• the alignment with and the force of the rear moving window on the
door moving window in the upper part along Y using bolt (7).

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Z
Y

C3P016C

Adjust:
• the clearance between the door moving window and the rear moving
window and between the rear moving window and the lip of the arch
seal using bolts (8) (adjustments along X and Z),
• the alignment of the tops of the door and rear moving windows.

New details in relation to bonded windows:

• harder product once set,

• different setting times,

• new kits, new presentation, new application.

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WINDOWS

I- REAR SCREEN

a
c

d b

C3P029D

Cut the rear screen either using piano wire or an electric knife fitted with
blade 3 set to 35 mm to cut at a from the inside.

Set to 25 mm to cut at b and e from the inside.

Set to 20 mm to cut at c.

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Fit the electric knife with blade 3 and set to 58 mm and cut at d from the
inside.

[1] [3]

[2] [4]

182 143 146

C3P030C

1 - Electric knife
2 - Adjustable blade N° 182 (length 42/60 mm)
3 - Adjustable blade N° 143 (length 16/35 mm)
4 - Square-edged blade

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II - WINDSCREEN

C3P031D

Fit the electric knife with blade 2 and cut around the whole periphery from
the outside.

[1] [2] [3]

C3P032D

Option 2: use piano wire.

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REMOVABLE PANELS

I - FRONT BUMPER

C3P033D

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II - REAR BUMPER

C3P034D

III - FOG LAMP

C3P035D

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REPAIRING ALUMINIUM PARTS

I- GENERAL DETAILS

A - CLASSIFICATION OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

Belonging to 8 families, there are many varied aluminium alloys which all
have different compositions, properties and uses.

Classes from 1000 - 8000: each manufacturer uses a reference

depending on which class and grade the alloy belongs to.

B - HARDENING METHOD

The following hardening methods can be used:

• shot peened alloys: classes 1000, 3000, 5000 and 8000,

• structurally hardened alloys: classes 2000, 4000, 6000 and 7000.

C - CLASSES OF ALUMINIUM USED FOR AUTOMOTIVE BODYWORK

PARTS

Structures: class 5000

External components: class 6000.

C5 bonnet:

• the outer panel is type 6016 aluminium: class 6000,

• the inner panel is type 5754 aluminium: class 5000.

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II - STRAIGHTENING ALUMINIUM PANELS

A - RESHAPING
During reshaping operations, take precautions to prevent the metal from
extending which occurs much more easily on aluminium than on steel.
Do not use hard panel beating tools or those with sharp edges (steel
tools) but instead using tools made from soft materials (wood, plastic or
aluminium).
For aluminium, the straightening operation should start in the centre of
the distorted area (contrary to steel panels).

B - FLATTENING
During the flattening phase, use the dolly and mallet gently to avoid
stretching the metal.
Extended areas can be retracted locally by applying heat.
Warning: Maximum temperature for shrinking metal: 150°C.

IMPORTANT: Use an oxyacetylene torch only.

IMPORTANT: Use of a carbon electrode is prohibited.

Checking the temperature

• If there is no natural visual indication of the metal temperature, we
recommend the use of temperature indicating crayons,
• the marks made on the panel with a temperature indicating crayon in
the area to be heated change colour when the temperature is
reached.

C - GRINDING AND SANDING

Care must be taken when grinding and sanding aluminium surfaces using
abrasive discs:

IMPORTANT: Never use an abrasive which has been used on ferrous

metals. Iron particles deposited on the surface of the
abrasives used on steel may become embedded in the
aluminium.

Iron particles embedded in the aluminium may lead to corrosion

developing under the paint layer.

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III - WELDING ALUMINIUM USING THE MIG PROCESS

Aluminium can be welded using a MIG welding set which has been specially
adapted for this type of metal.

Some welding sets can be used for welding steel, aluminium and MIG
welding-brazing by changing the following items:

• wire coil,

• torch, lead and supply assembly,

• fuse wire drive rollers,

• gas bottle (pure argon).

IV - FILLING

IMPORTANT: The application of polyester filler directly onto aluminium is

strictly forbidden.

In all cases prior to applying filler, apply a primer and allow to dry.

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V- PAINTING ALUMINIUM PANELS

A - UNDERCOATS FOR ALUMINIUM PANELS

1 - Painting: new panels

New parts sold by the replacement parts department are
cataphoresis-treated.
From this initial layer (cataphoresis or reactive primer), the painting
process is the same as that used on steel:
• degreasing of the surface,
• sanding,
• application of a primer coat,
• sanding,
• application of the top coat.

2 - Painting: repaired panels

a - Reactive primer
This is the first coat to be applied to a bare aluminium panel.
Only use the recommended reactive primers.
Warning: The primers which have been used on steel for the last
fifteen years or so no longer contain chromates and
therefore cannot be used on aluminium.
Chromates are toxic additives contained in primers.

IMPORTANT: A face mask must be worn when paint spraying.

b - Filling

IMPORTANT: The application of polyester filler directly onto

aluminium is strictly forbidden.

c - Panels containing bare areas

When part of an aluminium panel is bare, one of the following
products must be applied as a base coat:
• an EPOXY primer,
• a primer containing chromates.

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CHECKIN G THE REAR PROXIMITY TRANSMITTER-

SENSORS

I- RECOMMENDED TOOLING
LEXIA: 4171 – T.
PROXIA 4165-T.
An axle stand.

II - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
1

2 a

C3P036D

Perform the following checks:

• cleanliness of the 4 rear proximity sensors (1) (no mud, paint or lacquer
runs, snow, ice),
• membrane "a" of the rear proximity sensors not distorted,
• condition of the rear bumper (not distorted or dislodged),
• 4 rear proximity sensors (1) correctly clipped onto their supports (2) and
onto the rear bumper,
• the rear proximity sensors are painted body colour.

IMPORTANT: Painted rear proximity sensors must never be replaced with

non painted sensors.

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III - CHECK
Note: Two technicians are required for this procedure.

A - CHECKING CONDITIONS
Comply with the following checking conditions:
• + ignition on,
• reverse gear engaged,
• LED illuminated on the parking assistance switch.

B - CHECKING PROCEDURE
Connect the diagnostic tool to the central socket.
Select the following on the diagnostic tool:
• diagnostics,
• select the vehicle,
• enter the vehicle's RPO no.,
• global test,
• choice of function: parking assistance (check that no faults are
present),
• choice of menu (parameter measurement, distance).

C3P037D

Height A = 50 cm (minimum)

Distance C = 60 cm

Distance B = 30 cm

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Adjust the axle stand to height A.

Place the axle stand at a distance C along the axis of one of the
proximity sensors (1) (example shows outer LH rear sensor).

Note: An audible signal with a variable frequency is emitted by the buzzer.

Values read on the screen of the diagnostic tool:

• obstacle detected by the sensor: yes,

• obstacle/sensor distance: 60 cm.

Perform the same check on the other 3 proximity sensors.

Place the axle stand at a distance C along the axis of one of the 4
proximity sensors (1) (example shows outer LH rear sensor).

Move the axle stand to distance B.

Note: The speed of the audible signal increases until it becomes

continuous.

Values read on the screen of the diagnostic tool:

• obstacle detected by the sensor: yes,

• obstacle/sensor distance: 30 cm.

Perform the same check on the other 3 proximity sensors.

Note: The parking assistance ECU is located under the front RH seat.

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