Vehicle Maintenance Peugeot 405

Technical characteristics of the car
Operating fluids Liquid Quantity Type Maintenance frequency Fuel 70 l 98 octane gasoline or 95 or 98 octane unleaded gasoline Motor oil: – XU engines – 8 valves: Oil change every 10,000 km or every year. Replace the...

Maintenance intervals
The service intervals in this manual assume that you will be doing the work yourself. If you want to keep your vehicle in good condition, you may want to perform some of these procedures more frequently. If the vehicle...

Maintenance intervals (before 1994)
Every 400 km or weekly check: engine oil level; coolant level; brake fluid level; windshield washer fluid level; tire pressure; operation of lighting devices; operation of windshield wipers; operation of the braking...

Maintenance intervals (since 1994)
Every 400 km or weekly check: engine oil level; coolant level; brake fluid level; windshield washer fluid level; tire pressure; operation of lighting devices; operation of windshield wipers; operation of the braking...

Dehydration of diesel engine fuel filter (7500 km)
Fuel filters left – Roto Diesel, on the right – Bosch, 2 – hand pump, 3 – deaerator, 4 – water drain screw 1. Every 7500 km or if the water presence indicator light comes on, drain the water from the fuel filter. 2. A...

Engine oil and filter change (10,000 km/6 months)
Petrol engines Frequent engine oil and filter changes are the most important part of maintenance. Old engine oil contains dissolved particles and contaminants, which leads to premature engine wear. Before changing the...

Checking the transmission oil level (10,000 km/6 months)
Please note: On models manufactured since 1994, the specified interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. Transmission oil dipstick A - lower marking B - top marking The dipstick is located on the front of...

Checking and adjusting the V-belt tension (10,000 km/6 months)
Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. Important! Peugeot prescribes the use of a special electronic tool to correctly set the drive belt tension. If this...

Checking the auxiliary drive belt (10,000 km/6 months)
Engines except XU9J4 1. Apply the handbrake while the front of the vehicle is raised on a jack or axle stands. 2. Remove the protective cover from the engine. 3. Use a suitable extension to loosen the crankshaft pulley...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the V-belt (10,000 km/6 months)
Early models Removal 1. Loosen the alternator pivot bolts and link bolts, then loosen the tension adjuster bolt to reduce the drive belt tension. 2. Remove the drive belt. Installation and tensioning 1. Install the...

Power steering pump (XU9J4) (10000 km/6 months)
Square hole for belt tensioner lever pivot on XU9J4 16 valve models a – hole for turning the belt tension lever Removal 1. Drain the fluid from the hydraulic steering system. 2. Loosen the pump mounting bolts and remove...

Checking the engine crankcase ventilation hoses (20,000 km/12 months)
1. Check the condition and patency of all hoses of the engine crankcase ventilation system. 2. If the vehicle has a high mileage, remove the engine crankcase ventilation system hoses and clean them thoroughly.

Fuel filter replacement (20,000 km/12 months)
Petrol engines Caution! When working on the fuel system, special care must be taken. The fuel filter is replaced after 30,000 km for carburetor models and 60,000 km for injection models. Carburetor models The fuel...

Checking idle speed and mixture composition (CO) (20,000 km/12 months)
Idle speed adjustment point on models with idle speed compensator The idle speed adjustment point is indicated by the arrow. Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 30,000...

Replacement of spark plugs (20,000 km/12 months)
1. On 16-valve engine models, to access the spark plugs, you must first remove the cover located in the center of the cylinder head. To remove the cover, unscrew the eight bolts (indicated by arrows), marking the...

Checking, adjusting and lubricating the clutch (20,000 km/12 months)
Caution: On 1994 and later models, the specified interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months for clutch adjustment and 30,000 km for lubrication. Check the clutch pedal stroke, which should be smooth and easy....

Checking the condition of the drive shaft protective cover (20,000 km/12 months)
Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. Raise the front of the car, turn the front wheels to the maximum angle, and, slowly rotating the wheel,...

Checking the condition of the front and rear brake pads (20,000 km/12 months)
Attention! On c models from 1994, the specified interval for this procedure is 30,000 km for the front brake pads and 60,000 km for the rear brake pads. 1. Raise the vehicle and remove the front or rear wheels. 2. Check...

Checking and adjusting the handbrake (20,000 km/12 months)
Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. The handbrake should firmly lock the car when the handle is tightened 4-5 clicks.

Suspension condition check (20,000 km/12 months)
Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. Checking the front suspension 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. 2. Check the...

Checking drainage holes (20,000 km/12 months)
Open the door and check the drain holes at the bottom of the doors. Also check the heating system drain pipe located at the rear of the engine compartment.

Lubrication of the lock hinge (30,000 km/18 months)
Please note: On models since 1994, the specified interval for this procedure is 60,000 km. 1. Lubricate the hinges of the hood, front and rear doors, and trunk lid. 2. Check the condition and operation of the rear door...

Air conditioning check (30,000 km/18 months)
Warning! Do not attempt to open a closed air conditioning system. Air conditioning system dryness and humidity indicators The air conditioning dryness (1) and humidity (2) indicators are located in the front left corner...

Coolant replacement (40,000 km/2 years)
Radiator drain pipe The radiator drain pipe is indicated by the arrow. Draining the cooling system Warning! Drain the coolant only when the engine is cold. The coolant is very toxic. 1. Remove the filler cap of the...

Air filter replacement (40,000 km/2 years)
Please note: On models since 1994, the specified interval for this procedure is 60,000 km. TU models 1. Remove the clamps and disconnect the vacuum hose and crankcase ventilation hose (indicated by arrows) in the front...

Checking the ignition system (40,000 km/2 years)
Please note: On models from 1994 onwards, the specified interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. Attention! The voltage generated by the electronic ignition system is significantly higher than that of conventional...

Transmission oil change (40,000 km/2 years)
Please note: On models since 1994, the specified interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. 1. Warm up the transmission oil by driving it a short distance. 2. Raise the front of the car. 3. Remove the dipstick (1) and...

Brake fluid replacement (40,000 km/2 years)
Warning: Brake fluid is highly toxic and may also damage painted surfaces. 1. Loosen one air bleed screw on the wheel and gently pump the brake pedal until almost all the old fluid is removed from the master cylinder....

Checking the gearbox oil level (60,000 km/3 years)
Please note: On models since 1994, the specified interval for these procedures is 120,000 km. 1. Check the transmission oil level in manual gearboxes. 2. Place the vehicle on a flat horizontal surface and check the oil...

Replacing the heater air intake filter (60,000 km/3 years)
1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the clips, remove the plastic cover from the heater vent on the passenger side of the engine compartment and remove the filter (indicated by the arrow). 3. The filter is installed in the...

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