Vehicle Maintenance Peugeot 405

Vehicle Specifications
Operating fluids Liquid Quantity Type Service interval Fuel 70 l 98 octane gasoline or 95 or 98 octane unleaded gasoline Engine oil: – XU engines – 8 valves: Oil change every 10,000 km or every year. Filter change every...

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

Maintenance intervals (up to 1994 release)
Every 400 km or weekly check: engine oil level; coolant level; brake fluid level; glass washer fluid level; tire pressure; operation of lighting devices; the work of the windshield wipers; operation of the brake system....

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

Diesel fuel filter dehydration (7500 km)
Fuel filters left - Roto Diesel, right - Bosch, 2 - hand pump, 3 - deaerator, 4 - water drain screw 1. Every 7,500 km or when the water presence warning light comes on, the water in the fuel filter must be drained. 2. A...

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

Checking the transmission oil level (10,000 km / 6 months)
Attention! On models from 1994, the indicated 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 the engine, just...

Checking and adjusting the tension of the V-belt (10,000 km / 6 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. Attention! Peugeot prescribes the use of a special electronic tool to correctly set the drive belt tension. If this equipment is...

Checking the auxiliary drive belt (10,000 km / 6 months)
Engines other than XU9J4 1. Apply the handbrake when the front of the vehicle is jacked up or on axle stands. 2. Remove the protective cover from the engine. 3. Use an appropriate extension to unscrew the crankshaft...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the wedge drive belt (10,000 km / 6 months)
Early models Removing 1. Loosen the alternator pivot bolts and linkage bolts, then unscrew the tensioner bolt to reduce the drive belt tension. 2. Remove drive belt. Installation and tension 1. Install the drive belt on...

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

Checking the hoses of the crankcase ventilation system (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 crankcase ventilation hoses and clean them thoroughly.

Fuel filter replacement (20,000 km/12 months)
Gasoline engines Attention! Special care must be taken when working on the fuel system. The fuel filter is changed after 30,000 km for carburetor models and 60,000 km for injection models. Carburetor models The fuel...

Check idle speed and composition of the mixture (CO) (20000 km / 12 months)
Idle speed adjustment point on models with idle speed compensator The idle speed adjustment point is indicated by an arrow. Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. Before...

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

Checking, adjusting and lubricating the clutch (20,000 km / 12 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, 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 travel, which should be smooth and easy....

Check of a condition of a protective cover of a power shaft (20000 km/12 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated 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, check the...

Checking the condition of the front and rear brake pads (20,000 km / 12 months)
Attention! On 1994 models, the indicated 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 the...

Checking and adjusting the hand brake (20,000 km / 12 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. The handbrake should clearly fix the car when the handle is tightened 4-5 clicks.

Suspension condition check (20000 km/12 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 15,000 km or 12 months. Checking the front suspension 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 2. Check the condition of the...

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

Lock hinge lubrication (30,000 km / 18 months)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 60,000 km. 1. Lubricate hood hinges, front and rear doors, and trunk lid. 2. Check the condition and operation of the rear door pillars,...

Checking the air conditioner (30,000 km / 18 months)
Attention! Do not attempt to open a closed air conditioning system. Air conditioning drying and humidity indicators Air conditioning dry indicators (1) and humidity (2) located in the front left corner of the engine...

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

Air filter replacement (40,000 km/2 years)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 60,000 km. TU models 1. Remove clips and disconnect vacuum hose and crankcase breather hose (indicated by arrows) in front of the air filter....

Checking the ignition system (40,000 km / 2 years)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. Attention! The voltage generated by the electronic ignition system is significantly higher than that of classic ignition systems....

Transmission oil change (40,000 km/2 years)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for this procedure is 30,000 km. 1. Warm up the transmission oil by driving a short distance. 2. Raise the front of the car. 3. Remove dipstick (1) to measure the...

Brake fluid change (40,000 km/2 years)
Warning! Brake fluid is highly toxic and can damage painted surfaces. 1. Loosen one bleeder screw on the wheel and gently pump the brake pedal until almost all of the old fluid is expelled from the brake master...

Checking the oil level in the gearbox (60,000 km / 3 years)
Attention! On models since 1994, the indicated interval for these procedures is 120,000 km. 1. Check the transmission oil level in manual transmissions. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and check the oil level 5...

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