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Replacing the Coolant Temperature Sensor on a Citroen Xsara Picasso

Model: Citroen Xsara Picasso MK 1 - Years 1999-2012
Part: Engine coolant temperature sensor

Today's main instructions will show you how to remove and replace the coolant temperature sensor on the engine of a Citroen Xsara Picasso. First, open the bonnet and locate the temperature sensor; then disconnect the coolant pipe and let the fluid drain into a container for about ten minutes, as illustrated in the video. At this point, disconnect the electrical connector and unscrew the temperature sensor, replacing it with the new original one, applying the reverse procedure of disassembly.

Updated on 14 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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