Peugeot 405. Manual — part 6

The maintenance intervals in this manual

are provided with the assumption that you will
be carrying out the work yourself. These are
the minimum maintenance intervals
recommended by the manufacturer for
vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your
vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may

wish to perform some of these procedures
more often. We encourage frequent
maintenance, because it enhances the
efficiency, performance and resale value of
your vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used

to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at slow

speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys,
more frequent maintenance intervals are
recommended.

When the vehicle is new, it should be

serviced by a factory-authorised dealer
service department, in order to preserve the
factory warranty.

Maintenance schedule - models up to 1993

1•3

1

Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly

m

m

Refer to “Weekly checks”

Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Check condition and security of engine breather
hoses (Section 7)

m

m

Renew the fuel filter (Section 8)

m

m

Check the condition of, and adjust as necessary,
the accelerator cable (Section 9)

m

m

Check the idle speed and mixture (CO) adjustment.
Clean the fuel filter in the carburettor (where
applicable) (Section 10)

m

m

Renew the spark plugs (Section 11)

m

m

Check and adjust the clutch pedal travel
(Section 12)

m

m

Check the condition of the driveshaft rubber gaiters
(Section 13)

m

m

Check front and rear disc brake pads for wear
(Section 14)

m

m

Check the operation of the handbrake and adjust
as necessary (Section 15)

m

m

Check the steering and suspension components
(Section 16)

m

m

Check and unblock all door and sill drain channels.
Also check the heater drain tube (Section 17)

Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or
6 months - whichever comes sooner

m

m

Renew engine oil and filter (Section 3)

m

m

Check the automatic transmission fluid level
(Section 4)

m

m

Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt
(Section 5)

m

m

Check all underbonnet components for fluid leaks
(Section 6)

Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or
3 years - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Renew the timing belt (Section 25)

m

m

Check and if necessary top-up the manual
transmission oil level (Section 26)

m

m

Inspect the rear brake drum linings for wear
(Section 27)

Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or
2 years - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Renew the coolant (Section 20)

m

m

Renew the air filter element (Section 21)

m

m

Check the ignition system and ignition timing
(Section 22)

m

m

Renew the automatic transmission fluid
(Section 23)

m

m

Renew the hydraulic fluid in the braking system
(Section 24)

Every 18 000 miles (30 000 km) or
18 months - whichever comes sooner

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Lubricate all hinges and locks (Section 18)

m

m

Check the air conditioning system refrigerant
(Section 19)

The maintenance schedule for models from

1994 is given below. When compared with the
schedule for earlier models, it will be seen that
although the same operations are required, the
frequency with which they are performed has
changed considerably. The specified interval
for most operations has been extended.

The description of the maintenance tasks in

this Chapter follows the schedule prescribed

for earlier models. When the interval for later
models varies, this is of course indicated.
However, the DIY owner may consider that it
is well worth while observing the shorter
intervals in any case.

We encourage frequent maintenance,

because it enhances the efficiency,
performance and ultimately, the resale value
of your vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, is

used to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at
slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short
journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals
are recommended.

When the vehicle is new, it should be

serviced by a factory-authorised dealer
service department, in order to preserve the
factory warranty.

1•4

Maintenance schedule - models from 1994

Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly

m

m

Refer to “Weekly checks”

Every 18 000 miles (30 000 km)

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Check the air conditioning system refrigerant
(Section 19)

m

m

Renew the spark plugs (Section 11)

m

m

Renew the fuel filter - carburettor models
(Section 8)

m

m

Renew the automatic transmission fluid
(Section 23)

m

m

Check the ignition system and ignition timing
(Section 22)

m

m

Check the idle speed and mixture adjustment
(Section 10)

m

m

Check the emissions control system components
(Section 29)

m

m

Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt
(Section 5)

m

m

Lubricate the clutch control mechanism
(Section 12)

m

m

Check the condition of the front brake pads
(Section 14)

m

m

Check the operation of the handbrake (Section 15)

m

m

Carry out a road test (Section 30)

Every 9000 miles (15 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes sooner

Note: It is strongly recommended that the engine oil and filter be
changed at least every 6 months, even if the mileage specified has
not been covered.

m

m

Renew engine oil and filter (Section 3)

m

m

Check the clutch adjustment (Section 12)

m

m

Check all underbonnet components for fluid leaks
(Section 6)

m

m

Check the steering and suspension components
(Section 16)

m

m

Check the condition of the driveshaft rubber gaiters
(Section 13)

m

m

Check the automatic transmission fluid level
(Section 4)

m

m

Renew the pollen filter where fitted (Section 28)

Every 72 000 miles (120 000 km)

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Renew the timing belt (Section 25) - this is the
interval recommended by Peugeot, but we
recommend that the belt is changed more
frequently, at 36 000 miles - see above.

Every 2 years
(regardless of mileage)

m

m

Renew the coolant (Section 20)

m

m

Renew the brake fluid (Section 24)

Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km)

In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:

m

m

Lubricate all hinges and locks (Section 18)

m

m

Renew the air filter (Section 21)

m

m

Inspect the rear brake drum linings for wear
(Section 27)

m

m

Check the condition of the rear disc brake pads
(Section 14)

m

m

Check and if necessary top-up the manual
transmission oil level (Section 26)

m

m

Renew the fuel filter - fuel injection models
(Section 8)

m

m

Renew the timing belt (Section 25) see Note below.

Note: Although the normal interval for timing belt renewal is
72 000 miles (120 000 km), it is strongly recommended that the
interval is halved to 36 000 miles (60 000 km) on vehicles which
are subjected to intensive use, ie. mainly short journeys or a lot
of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is
therefore very much up to the individual owner, but bear in
mind that severe engine damage will result if the belt breaks.

Maintenance & Servicing

1•5

1

Underbonnet view of a 1580 cc carburettor engine

1 Left-hand suspension strut

top mounting

2 Battery
3 Air filter housing
4 Cold air inlet duct
5 Bonnet lock
6 Bonnet release latch
7 Engine oil filler cap/tube
8 Carburettor air inlet duct

(carburettor below)

9 Radiator (coolant filler) cap
10 Alternator
11 Right-hand engine mounting
12 Timing belt upper cover
13 Right-hand suspension strut

top mounting

14 Windscreen wash reservoir
15 Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir
16 Camshaft cover
17 Windscreen wiper motor

(beneath cover)

18 Hot air inlet duct
19 Engine oil level dipstick
20 Fuel pump
21 Distributor
22 Spark plug HT leads

Underbonnet view of a 1580 cc fuel injection engine

1 Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir
2 Valve cover
3 Windscreen wiper motor

(beneath cover)

4 Engine oil level dipstick
5 Hot air duct
6 Left-hand suspension strut

top mounting

7 Battery
8 Power steering fluid reservoir
9 Air cleaner
10 Engine oil filler cap/tube
11 Radiator (coolant filler) cap
12 Alternator
13 Right-hand engine mounting
14 Windscreen washer reservoir

1•6

Maintenance & Servicing

Underbonnet view of a 1998 cc engine

1 Brake system hydraulic fluid

reservoir

2 Engine oil filler cap
3 Windscreen wiper motor

(below cover)

4 Air cleaner cover
5 Ignition coil
6 Left-hand suspension strut

top mounting

7 Battery
8 Power steering fluid reservoir
9 Inlet air duct
10 Engine oil level dipstick
11 Automatic transmission

kickdown cable

12 Throttle housing
13 Accelerator cable
14 Radiator (coolant filler cap)
15 Auxiliary drivebelt
16 Windscreen washer fluid

reservoir

Underbonnet view of a 1905 cc engine

1 Left-hand strut top mounting
2 Battery
3 Fuel damper
4 Power steering fluid reservoir
5 Air filter cover
6 Fuel injection control unit
7 Thermostat housing
8 Cold air inlet
9 Throttle housing
10 Brake servo vacuum hose
11 Bonnet lock
12 Inlet manifold
13 Bonnet release latch
14 Accelerator cable
15 Radiator (coolant filler cap)
16 Alternator
17 Right-hand engine mounting
18 Fuel injection relay box
19 Right-hand strut top mounting
20 Camshaft drivebelt top cover
21 Fuel pressure regulator
22 Engine oil filler tube
23 Earth lead
24 Windscreen washer reservoir
25 Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir
26 Brake servo vacuum unit
27 Windscreen wiper motor
28 Fuel rail and injectors
29 Camshaft cover
30 Power steering hose
31 Engine oil level dipstick
32 Windscreen wiper arm
33 Air inlet grille (ventilation)
34 Distributor