Xantia clutch cable clip

sick as a parrot · Post by **sick as a parrot** » 27 Dec 2005, 08:39

Hi!!! has any one changed the clutch cable and the dreaded plastic clip without taking the dashboard out ive pulled the carpet out from pedal area and theres very little access,thanks paul.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 27 Dec 2005, 10:22

There is a string on here somwhere which indicated that you can cut off the head of the pin through the pedal arm, and replace it from the other side. I have no doubt someone will find it for you.

sick as a parrot · Post by **sick as a parrot** » 27 Dec 2005, 10:40

thanks pete,what was citroen thinking when they come up with the plastic clip thing more trips to the dealers no doubt

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 27 Dec 2005, 11:44

if you read all the threads about this topic you will find some posts from me that state there is no need to chop cut butcher in any shape or form,as this bolt dose come out allbeit tight for space
regards malcolm

Dave Burns · Post by **Dave Burns** » 27 Dec 2005, 12:37

citronut wrote:if you read all the threads about this topic you will find some posts from me that state there is no need to chop cut butcher in any shape or form,as this bolt dose come out allbeit tight for space
regards malcolm

Not so I'm affraid, on my own car a 97 td lx, I was able to coax the bolt out, just.

I did a clip on a workmates car, same model and year and was well pissed at having to saw the bolt head off on that one, there was absolutely no way that bolt would come out with its head on.

The only difference in the two cars was his had a manualy adjusted clutch cable, mine has the automatic adjuster, but that shouldn't make any difference to the operation as both pedals are the same except for the placement of the spring.

Dave

"what was citroen thinking when they come up with the plastic clip thing"

What all other car manufacturers think once you have bought your car, f***'em not our problem.

den169 · Post by **den169** » 27 Dec 2005, 13:08

Had to replace the clip in my 98 xantia estate no chance of the bolt coming out we cut it off and then put a new one in the other way round .I took the front seat out made it much easier to do it took me and a m8 an hour and a half no need to touch the dash.

Clogzz · Post by **Clogzz** » 27 Dec 2005, 13:39

sick as a parrot wrote:what was citroen thinking when they come up with the plastic clip thing

This problem is a bodgie that only affects right hand drive cars.
They got it right for their own.

sick as a parrot · Post by **sick as a parrot** » 27 Dec 2005, 14:03

Thanks for the info peeps i know this is a common prob on the xantia but i been told by a mechanic that the clutch is on its way out when these clips break or is he just tryin to pull a quick £400 for a new clutch, ive tried a search on here for threads btu dint find any.paul.

Clogzz · Post by **Clogzz** » 27 Dec 2005, 14:09

If the clutch is worn, it will slip, and/or the pedal will be heavy.
When the pedal is heavy, the clip is more likely to break.

sick as a parrot · Post by **sick as a parrot** » 27 Dec 2005, 14:24

The clutch aint slipping and pedal feels the same as it did when i got the xantia in march 05 and ive covered 14,000 miles since then.paul.

Evodad · Post by **Evodad** » 27 Dec 2005, 14:31

It IS possible to change the clip without removing the dash or sawing bolt heads off, I've done it!

You need very long nosed pliers, patience & determination.

But it's so so awkward, You try getting the clip on a thousand times, then on the thousandth & one time it goes on!

Don't want to do the job again though.[/u]

sick as a parrot · Post by **sick as a parrot** » 27 Dec 2005, 14:56

Well ile have a go at it and let u know how it goes,thanks paul.

JohnT · Post by **JohnT** » 27 Dec 2005, 16:16

I remove the instrument pod and there is a clear path to the plastic clip through a hole in the body behind the panel.
You can remove the panel without dropping the steering culumn if you are careful.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 27 Dec 2005, 16:27

sick as a parrot wrote:Thanks for the info peeps i know this is a common prob on the xantia but i been told by a mechanic that the clutch is on its way out when these clips break or is he just tryin to pull a quick £400 for a new clutch, ive tried a search on here for threads btu dint find any.paul.

£400 thats a rip off or im doing myself when i charge my customers £140+ parts,and it usualy is a sign the clutch is on its way out,because as they get near the end of there life the pedle gets very heavy so it puts more load on the clip,i have also done quite a few of these clips on customers cars and never as yet had to resort to hacking and butchery
regards malcolm

den169 · Post by **den169** » 27 Dec 2005, 20:03

2 years since i did mine still on same clutch.

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