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Replacing the Battery in a Citroen Xsara Picasso

Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years 1999-2012
Part: Battery

Replace the vehicle's power battery? Remove the power battery in a Citroen Xsara Picasso. Open the car door and lift the driver's seat; the battery is underneath. Remove the plastic cover of the battery cover, then begin unscrewing the securing bolts of the battery terminals with a suitable socket spanner. Remove the old battery using the plastic handle. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment and tighten the power terminals. Close the battery compartment and lower the driver's seat. Start the Citroen and check if the engine starts.

Updated on 21 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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