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How to Replace the Rocker Cover Gasket on a Citroen C3 1.4 Petrol

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Cylinder head

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the rocker cover gasket on a Citroen C3 1.4 petrol, a very simple operation. First, ensure that the engine is completely cold, then disconnect all indicated components of the fuel system and remove the coil by unscrewing the relevant bolts with a 10mm spanner. Next, unscrew the two nuts from the cover, lift it off, and remove the old gasket. Now, clean and degrease the inside of the cover, the two spacers, and the perimeter of the cylinder head, position the replacement gasket, and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Posted on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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