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How to Remove the Cylinder Head on a Citroen Saxo

Model: Citroen Saxo MK 1 - Years 1996-2004
Part: Cylinder head

Learn how to remove the engine cylinder head on a Citroen Saxo. First, remove the plastic soundproofing panel on the engine head and slide out the oil dipstick; disconnect all the electrical connectors to the glow plugs using needle-nose pliers. Remove the various wiring present on the head (disconnect the metal clips of the various pipes and the power connectors with pliers), then, use a socket wrench or electric screwdriver to unscrew all the bolts of the engine head, and remove it along with the gasket. Clean the perimeter of the engine head (where the gasket will sit) and refit everything in reverse order.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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