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How to replace the hydraulic pistons of the Citroen Xsara Picasso

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

The steps illustrated in this guide will show us how to disassemble and replace the hydraulic pistons of the Citroen Xsara Picasso. First, we open the rear hatch of the trunk and start by disconnecting and removing the piston from the top, levering on the sides with something thin and pointed; then we detach the clip located at the base of the piston, in order to remove it, as shown in the video. At this point, we perform the same operation on the other hydraulic piston, installing the new original ones; we secure them properly and check their correct operation!

Posted on 2 August 2024 by ScegliAuto

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