Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Thermostat on a Citroën C3?

Model: Citroen C3 SC - Years 2009-2016
Part: Thermostat

To replace the thermostat on a Citroën C3, open the bonnet and access the engine compartment. The thermostat is located behind the air filter, so you will need to remove this part by unscrewing the fixing bolts. Once the air filter has been removed from its housing under the windscreen, position a container under the car and loosen the two screws that secure the thermostat at the rear of the engine block. When the old thermostat has been removed, you can replace it with a new one.

Updated on 3 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Citroen C3 (2009-2016 / SC) This guide shows you how to remove and replace the coolant thermostat on the Citroen C3 1.4 HDI. First, open the bonnet and start by removing the bat…
Citroen C3 (2002-2009 / FC, FN) In this short and simple guide, you will find the necessary instructions to remove and replace the coolant temperature sensor on the Citroen C3 1.4i.…
Citroen C3 (2002-2009 / FC, FN) The thermostat, known as the thermostatic valve, activates the circulation of coolant between the engine block and the radiator: as the coolant in th…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Check the Oil Level on a Jeep Renegade?

To check the oil level on a Jeep Renegade, you need to open the bonnet to access the components inside the engine bay: on the lower left side of the engine block, you will find the dipstick for checking the level. This should be pulled out and thoroughly cleaned with a cloth: once cleaned, reinsert it back into its tube and pull it out immediately after. This way, you can check that the oil mark is between the minimum and maximum levels; finally, you can place the dipstick back in its tube.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos