Citroen Xsara

The battery is located under the passenger seat in the Picasso. Caution should always be used when removing the battery as apparently it can corrupt the cars computer system if disconnected incorrectly. Everything should be switched off and all doors closed for at least 3 minutes before disconnecting, to allow the computer to go to sleep. If this is not followed then the software can be corrupted. Do not operate any equipment for the 3 minutes before disconnecting. (Check out the Citroen 3 minute rule)

Keep cranking it.

Under and forward of offside wheel arch, requires removal of plastic wheel arch covers to gain access.

It is located behind the ECU (the black plastic thing just behind the car battery, it's about 6 inches x 1 inches and has a thick cable coming out of it). The Relay itself is a black plastic object with a M6 hex nut on top, and relay symbols. The Haynes manual was absolutely no use here!

OK........ Handbrake adjustment.

The handbrake is normally self adjusting So either the cable/s are stretched, or the pads are well worn, and you have no adjustment left.

5 clicks on lever when applying normal/moderate pressure = correct adjustment.

If not, then split apart handbrake lever trim, and remove. (Or break which ever happens first).

The plastic surround on the handbrake lever needs to be prised apart on the underneath seam as the top seam has interlaced parts that might break.

The floor/carpet panel is prized from the rear edge.

Unclip & remove carpet panel surrounding lever, you will then see the adjusting nut, bell crank & cables.

Chock front wheels, jack-up rear, AND SUPPORT SECURELY. Apply/ release handbrake 4 times. With lever set on 5th click, check that both rear wheels are locked. If not tighten adjustment nut until both wheels are locked.

Release handbrake, check that both wheels rotate.

Apply handbrake 5 clicks, check for locking - release, check for rotation.

If happy, reassemble.

the boot release is in the middle of the boot, you push the handle not pull

switch the power wires round red to black black to red this should work if the radio is not original

look inside the door jamb of the drivers door on the hinge area or it is on the firewall below the drivers side near brake booster

undo the hub nut in the centre of the front wheel, lever down the wish bone and remove the ball joint from the hub after undoing the bolt through it. pull/hit gently the drive shaft out, making sure that you've first drained the gearbox oil first as if not prepare to get a big shock and get very dirty.

VERY DIRTY!!! doesn't do the drive a lot of good either lol

This is a known fault that can happen on early model picassos (before end 2002) and can be caused by a faulty ignition switch.

See explanation here : http://www.citroenpicasso.org.uk/picasso/lofiversion/index.php?t9002.html And more detailed information in the following FAQ: http://www.citroenpicasso.org.uk/picasso/index.php?showtopic=8846&st=20

open the boot, there is a very small flap near the boot lock, under this is a bolt that can be turned using one end of wheel nut spanner, when you have released the nut a fair bit you will be able to lift the wheel carriage under the car and move the hook out of the way, allowing the carriage to lower to the ground

In the engine compartment fuse box it is the Minature fuse 10A (red one) as you look at the fuse box it is the bottom left one can't remember the fuse number

Ease off the plastic shroud with a screwdriver (it comes off easily). Unscrew the 2 Torx (T15) screws and pull the panel out top first. Release the plug connectors at each end and pull panel out completely. Quarter turn bulb holders in back to release and pull out capless bulbs (1.2w) to replace.

it depends on the engine and model,i/e petrol= yes,diesel= no, with diesel you could run up to 100k, but i would probally change it now just to cover you back,when belts go it normally means a big bill

Remove the trunking for the air intake,on the right hand side of the engine.The fuel filter can then be seen on the side of the engine at the top.Pul the clip to release it and you can lift it up,the carefully disconnect the pipes and sensors,remove the old one and refit all pipes and sensors.Now open the bleed screw on the top of the filter and prime it with the primer just in front of the air filter housing,when the fuel comes through with out bubbles tighten the bleed screw as you keep psessure on the primer,check all pipes are fitting tight and start engine

is hard to explain you need to remove the plastic hulsel and thand discharge the battery move lose the alternator a litle bid then you have ha screw turn it sow your alternator moves slowley to the motorblok than you can pik of the belt like its nothing to put up the new beld just do the oppesit

it is behind the display in the centre see previous questions on how to change display bulbs, in oreder to be able to change the bulb.

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on my 2002 picasso there is a key slot on the end of the dash located on the passenger side, open the door and you will see it, use your key to turn it off

if its a right hand drive its located behind the little dash pocket to the right of the steering wheel it just pulls of

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Replace front sidelight bulb on Citroen C4 how to?

The C2 1.6VTS is an INTERFERENCE engine and thus BENT valves are very likely in the event of the Cambelt breaking. Replacement Intervals are therefore recommended at strictly 40,000 Miles/60,000klms.

A Qualified Technician should be able to replace the Job in 2.5 hours and would definately replace the BELT, the TENSIONER & the WATERPUMP.

Should the CAMBELT have already broken then the Cylinder head will be removed and possibly ALL 16 valves would be replaced (an expensive job).

most citroens have the airbag light problem,the only real way of solving this is to weld the 2 yellow connectors under the passengers seat!thats how i solved mine!

Were is the fuel shut of valve on a Citroen Piasso. Open the bonet and look on the left hand side on the top corner, there is a red push button switch. that is the fuel cutoff switch.