C5 2.2 Hdi Auto Gearbox Oil Change

[paul.h]

Sorry, but somehow I have accidently deleted the posts on this whilst trying to edit my post on the procedure which did not include the pictures, and I do not know how to get them back.

[YOG]

Edited by paul.h 8/6/2013 so it still made sense since the pictures would not attach .

 

Following is based on the Citroen procedures:

 

Refilling - Topping up the oil level : automatic gearbox HP20 (AG)

 

1. Recommended tools

[1] hose clip pliers 4517-T (kit 4507-T).

[2] topping up cylinder (-).0341.

[3] Special adaptor to fit the filling hose from the cylinder into the air vent hole (-).0341 B.

 

2. Refilling

 

2.1. Oil capacities

Dry gearbox oil capacity : 7,7 litres (minimum) 8,3 litres (max.).

Oil remaining after draining : 4,7 litres (minimum) 5,3 litres (max.).

Quantity of oil to be replaced : 3 litres (approx.).

 

2.2. Refilling

 

Remove :

- The air filter casing

- The air vent assembly ( 1) on top of the gearbox and its plastic cover (2) from the gearbox using hose clip pliers [1].

 

Fill or top up Using tools [2] and [3].

Refit the metal part ( 1) of the air vent Using a Ø 18 mm drift and a hammer.

Clip the plastic part ( 2) onto the air vent.

N.B. : The gearbox air vent is available from Replacement Parts.

 

3. Topping up the oil level

3.1. Prior conditions

Vehicle level , Handbrake off.

Engine idling, without consumers (air conditioning, heating, etc).

Check that the gearbox is not in downgrade mode Using a diagnostic tool.

Apply the brakes firmly and move the lever through the various selector positions.

Lever in position P.

The check is performed when the oil has reached a temperature of 55°C ± 1°C Using a diagnostic tool.

 

3.2. Check the oil level

 

Remove the oil level plug ( 3) on the side of the gearbox.

 

3.3. Draining of oil via the oil level hole

When the oil temperature reaches 60°C ± 1°C, replace the filler plug (3).

N.B. : The oil level is correct.

Tighten the cap (3) to 25 Nm.

 

3.4. No draining of oil via the oil level hole

Refit the oil level plug ( 3).

Stop the engine.

Remove the gearbox air vent assembly Using tool [1].

Add 0,5 additional litres of oil in the gearbox Using tools [2] and [3].

Repeat the top-up procedure.

Remove tools [ 2] and [3].

Refit the metal part ( 1) of the air vent Using a Ø 18 mm drift and a hammer.

Clip the plastic part ( 2) onto the air vent.

Refit the air filter housing.

[paul.h]

Thanks for that, if you provide your email address in a private message I can send a pdf. For some reason the pictures will not post on here.

[YOG]

Thanks, PM sent.

[Johndouglas]

I wondered if this might help.   I posted it yesterday but it disappeared overnight.   Try again.:-

http://www.406coupeclub.org/Files/HowToGuides/Gearbox%20-%20Change%20oil%20on%20a%204HP20%20automatic%20gearbox.pdf

[paul.h]

Thankyou for reposting that John, I think this topic is just about back to what it was before I managed to delete it.