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Introduction

Vehicle engine 1.6 HDi FAP 16V 110 hp

  1. 
The sensor is located to the left of the engine, passenger side.

It is necessary to first remove the plastic cover from the windscreen washer reservoir, front headlight and coolant expansion tank.

Remove the two fixing clips and remove the cover.
    • The sensor is located to the left of the engine, passenger side.

    • It is necessary to first remove the plastic cover from the windscreen washer reservoir, front headlight and coolant expansion tank.

    • Remove the two fixing clips and remove the cover.

  2. 
Before starting work on the sensor, disconnect the vehicle battery.

Before starting work on the sensor, disconnect the vehicle battery.

Before starting work on the sensor, disconnect the vehicle battery.
    • Before starting work on the sensor, disconnect the vehicle battery.

  3. 
The sensor is located under the resonator

It is fixed by a nut (yellow) and connected to two air hoses (blue) and an electrical connector (purple).

Disconnect the electrical connector
    • The sensor is located under the resonator

    • It is fixed by a nut (yellow) and connected to two air hoses (blue) and an electrical connector (purple).

    • Disconnect the electrical connector

  4. 
Mark the positions of the exhaust gas inlet and outlet hoses before removing them.

Use a flathead screwdriver to open the hose clamps

Unscrew the nut with a 10 mm socket
    • Mark the positions of the exhaust gas inlet and outlet hoses before removing them.

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to open the hose clamps

    • Unscrew the nut with a 10 mm socket

    • Remove the sensor.

  5. 
Compare sensors.

Reconnect the exhaust gas hoses correctly.

Put the cable ties in place.
    • Compare sensors.

    • Reconnect the exhaust gas hoses correctly.

    • Put the cable ties in place.

  6. 
The sensor has a centering pin on the back which must be positioned on the fixing lug.

Replace the nut and tighten with a 10mm socket.

Replace the nut and tighten with a 10mm socket.
    • The sensor has a centering pin on the back which must be positioned on the fixing lug.

    • Replace the nut and tighten with a 10mm socket.

  7. 
Connect the sensor electrical connector.

Replace the plastic cover.

Reconnect the battery.
    • Connect the sensor electrical connector.

    • Replace the plastic cover.

    • Reconnect the battery.

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Hello, could you tell me what would happen if the pipes were reversed please?

Do you have or would you know where I can find the diagram or exploded view starting from the FAP hose and sensor so that I can check if it has been reversed or not? Thanks in advance

doudou_virus_puis - Resolved on Release Reply

Hello, I am looking for the location of this sensor on a 2004 XSARA Picasso 1.6 HDI. My email address is locationsajaxlauragais@yahoo.fr

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