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2004-2011 Peugeot 407 (Diesel) Service & Repair Manual
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REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL
Engine and associated systems
1.6 litre. engine in-car repair procedures
2.0 litre engine in-car repair procedures
Engine removal and overhaul procedures
Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
Fuel and e~haust systems
Emission co.ntrol systems
Sbirting and cnarging systems
Pre/post-heating system
Transmission
Clutch
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
Driveshafts
Brakes and suspension
Braking system
Suspension and steering
Body equipment
Bodywork and fittings
Body electrical system
Wiring diagrams
REFERENCE
Dimensions and weights
Fuel economy
Conversion factors
Buying spare parts
General repair procedures
Jacking and vehicle support
Vehicle identification numbers
Tools and working facilities
MOT test checks
Fault finding
Glossary of technical terms
Index
Contents
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o•4 Introduction
The Peugeot 407 was introduced into
the UK in February 2004. At its launch, the
407 was offered with a choice of 1.8 litre,
2.0 litre, 2.2 litre and 3.0 litre petrol engines, or
1.6 litre and 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engines. It
was available in two body styles - saloon or
estate (SW), and in October 2005 the coupe
model was released.
The engines fitted to the 407 range are all
versions of the well-proven units which have
appeared In many Peugeot/Citroen vehicles
over the years, including the 1.6 litre HDi
engine, which was developed in a joint
venture with the Ford Motor Co.
The engine is mounted transversely at
the front of vehicle, with the transmission
mounted on its left-hand end. All engines are
fitted with a manual transmission as standard
(an automatic transmission is available on
certain engines).
The front suspension is fitted with double
wishbones, with a drop-linked alloy support
for the hub carrier and incorporating shock
absorbers, coil springs and an anti-roll bar.
The rear suspension is a 5-point multi-link
suspension with anti-roll bar and shock
absorbers, which are angled to enhance
stability.
A wide range of standard and optional
equipment is available within the range to suit
most tastes, including central locking, electric
windows and front, side and curtain airbags. An
air conditioning system is available on all models.
Provided that regular servicing is carried
out in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, the vehicle should prove
reliable and very economical. The engine
compartment is well designed, and most
of the items requiring frequent attention are
easily accessible.
Your Peugeot 407 manual
The aim of this manual is to help you get
the best value from your vehicle. It can do
so in several ways. It can help you decide
what work must be done (evE')n should you
choose to get it done by a garage). It will also
provide information on routine maintenance
and servicing, and give a logical course of
action and diagnosis when random faults
occur. However, it is hoped that you will use
the manual by tackling the work yourself.
On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than
booking the car into a garage and going there
twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most
important, a lot of money can be saved by
avoiding the costs a garage must charge to
cover its labour and overheads.
The manu~I. has drawings iind descriptions
to showtheft.inction of the various components
so that their layout can be understood. Tasks
are described and photographed in a clear
step-by-step sequence.
References to the 'left' and 'right' of the
vehicle are in the sense of a person in the
driver's seat facing forward.
Acknowledgements
Thanks are due to Draper tools Limited, who
provided some of the workshop tools, and to
all those people at Sparkford who helped in
the production of this manual.
We take great pride in the accuracy of
information given in this manual, but
vehicle manufacturers make alterations
and design changes during the production
run of a particular vehicle of which they do
not inform us. No liability can be accepted
by the authors or publishers for loss,
damage or injury caused by any errors in,
or omissions from, the information given.

Working on your car can be dangerous.
This page shows just some of the potential
risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a
safety-conscious attitude.
General hazards
Scalding
• Don't remove the radiator or expansion tank
cap while the engine is hot.
•Engine oil, transmission fluid or power
steering fluid may also be dangerously hot if
the engine has recently been running.
Burning
• Beware of burns from the exhaust system
and from any part of the engine. Brake
discs and drums can also be extremely hot
immediately after use.
Crushing
•When w9rking under or near da
a rljlised vehicle, always .... •. !!:
supplement the Jack ~~ . ~
w!tti.ax.le.sta.nds, ///, ~ ;,;,.lt
or use drive-on I~ ---
ramps.
Never venture • II ))
under a car \ll~. dJ~~SJ~
which is.only ~~b-
supportedby
a Jack•
• l"ake, care if loosening or tightening high-
torque nuts when the vehicle is on stands.
Initial loosening and final tightening should be
done with the wheels on the ground.
Fire
• Fuel. is highly flammable; fuel vapollr, is
explosive.
• Don't.let fuel spill onto a hot engine.
• Do not smoke or allow naked lights
(including pilot lights) anywhere near a .
vehicle being worked on. Also beware of
creating sparks (electrically or by use of
tools).
• Fuel vapour is heavier than air, so don't
work on the fuel system with the vehicle over
an inspection pit.
• Another cause of fire is an electrical
overload or short-circuit. Take care when
repairing or modifying the vehicle wiring.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy, of a type
suitable for use on fuel and electrical fires.
Electric shock
• Ignition HT and
Xenon headlight
voltages can
be dangerous,
especially to ,.,.
people with ,.r
heart problems or .f
a pacemaker. Don't ..f
work on or near ./ ,
these systems with ) ~
the engine running or J j \ ~ \ ""-
the ignition switched on.
• Mains voltage is also dangerous. Make
sure that any mains-operated equipment is
correctly earthed. Mains power points should
be protected by a residual current device
(RCD) circuit breaker.
fume. or gas intoxication
• Exhaust fumes are
poisonous; they
can contain carbon
monoxide, which is
rapidly fatal if inhaled.
Never run the engine
in a confined
space such as
a garage with the
doors shut.
• Fuel vapour is also
poisonous, as are the vapours from some
cleaning solvents and paint thinners.
Poisonous or.irritant substances
. .
•Avoid skin contact with batter,y aciclar:id
with any fuel, .fluid or lubricant, especially
antifreeze, brake hydraulic fluid and Diesel
fuel. Don't syphon them by mouth. If such a
sut;,.stance isswljlllowed orgets into the eyes,
seek medical advice.
• Pr9lor,iged contact with used engine oil
can cau~e skin cancer.Wear gloves or use
a barrier cream if necessar,y: Change out of
oil-$oaked clothes .and do not k!3ep oily rags
in your pocket.
• Air conditioning refrigerant forms a
poisonous gas if exposed to a naked flame
(including a cigarette). It can also cause skin
burns on contact.
Asbestos
•Asbestos clust .can cause·caneer if inhaled
or swallowed: Asbestos may be found in
gaskets and in brake. and clutch linings.
When dealing with such components it is
saf(;lstto assume that they contain asbestos.
Safety First! o•s
Special hazards
Hydrofluoric acid
• This extremely corrosive acid is formed
when certain types of synthetic rubber, found
in some 0-rings, oil seals, fuel hoses etc,
are exposed to temperatures above 4000C.
The rubber changes into a charred or sticky
substance containing the acid. Once formed,
the acid remains dangerous for years. If it
gets onto the skin, it may be necessary to
amputate the limb concerned.
• When dealing with a vehicle which has
suffered a fire, or with components salvaged
from such a vehicle, wear.protective gloves
and discard them after use.
The battery
• Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which
attacks clothing, eyes and.skin. Take.care
when topping-up or carr,yiRgthe battery,
•The hydrogen gas given off by the batter,y
is highly explosive. Never cause a spark
or allow a naked light nearby. Be carefur
when connecting and disconnecting batter,y
chargers or jump leads.
Air bags
• Air bags can cause injur,y if they go off
accidentally. Take care when removing the
steering wheel and trim panels. Special
storage instructions. may apply.
Diesel injection equipment
• Diesel injection pumps supply fuel at ver,y
high pressure. Take care when working on the
fuelinjectors and fuel pipes.
· + Wa. rm.'ng. : N .. ever exp.· .. o.se ... thehands,
,Lil.· face or any other part ofthe body
to injector spray; the fuel can
penetrate the skin with potentially fatal
.results.

o•6 Roadside repairs
The following pages are intended to help in dealing with common roadside emergencies and breakdowns. You will find more
detailed fault finding information at the back of the manual, and repair information in the main chapters.
If your car won't start and
the starter motor doesn't
turn
O If it's a model with automatic transmission, make sure the selector
is in the P or N position.
O Open the bonnet and make sure that the battery terminals are
clean and tight.
O Switch on the headlights and try to start the engine. lf the
headlights go very dim when you're trying to start, the battery is
probably flat. Try jump starting (see next page) using another car.
If your car won't start even
though the starter motor
turns as normal
D ls there fuel in the tank?
D Is there moisture on electrical components under the bonnet?
Switch off the ignition, and then wipe off any obvious dampness
with a dry cloth. Spray a water-repellent aerosol product (WD-40
or equivalent) on fuel system electrical connectors like those
shown in the photos.
A
Remove the plastic cover and check
the condition and security of the battery
connections.
B
Check .that the fuel system wiring
connectors are securely connected. C
Check that th.e alt~rnator wiring
connectors are securely connectecj.
Check that electrical connections are secure (with the ignition switched off) and spray them with
a water dispersant spray like WD-40 if you suspect a problem due to damp.
D
Check tt:iat all fuses are .still in .good
condition and none have blown.

Connect one.end of the red jump lead
to the positive (+) terminal of the flat
battery
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When jump-starting a car, observe the
following precautions:
./ Before connecting the booster
battery, make sure that the ignition is
switched off.
Caution: Remove the key in case the
central locking engages when the
jump leads are connected
./ Ensure that all electrical equipment
(lights! heater, wipers, etc) is
switched off.
.t Take note of any special precautions
printed on the battery c13se,
.r Make .sure that the booster battery is
the same voltage as the discharged
one in the vehicle.
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Connect the other end ofthe red lead to
the positive (+)terminal of the booster
battery.
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Jump starting
./ If the battery is being jump-started
from the battery in another vehicle,
the two vehicles MUST NOT TOUCH
each other.
./ Make sure that the transmission is
in neutral (or PARK, in the case of
automatic transmission).
Connect the other end oftfl.eblack jump
lead to a bolt or .bracket on th.e engii:le
bloc~, well away from the battery, on the
vehi.cle to be started.
I
Make. sure t.hatthe jump leads will
not come into contact with the fan,
driv~-belts or other moving parts of the
engine.
i
Start the engine using the booster
battery and run it at idle speed. Switch
on the lights, rear window demister and
heater blower motor, then disconnect
the jump leads in the reverse order of
connection. Turn off the lights etc .

o•a Roadside repairs
Wheel changing
IA_ warning: Do not change a wheel Chang'ng the whe I
~ in a situation where you risk being I e
hit by another vehicle. On busy
roads, try to stop in a lay-by or a gateway.
Be wary of passing traffic while changing
the wheel - it is easy to become distracted
by the job in hand.
Preparation
D When a puncture occurs, stop as soon as
it is safe to do so.
D Park on firm level ground, if possible, and
well out of the way of other traffic.
D Use hazard warning lights if necessary.
D If you have one, use a warning triangle to
alert other drivers of your presence.
D Apply the handbrake and engage first
or reverse gear (or Park on models with
automatic transmission).
D If the ground is soft, use a flat piece of
wood to spread the load under the foot of
the jack.
1
The spare wheel and tools are stored in
the luggage compartment, lift up the floor
panel/carpet. Release the retaining strap
and remove the tool kit and jack from the
centre of the spare wheel. Remov.e the spare
wheel.
2
On models with steel wheels, remove the
wheel trim/hub cap. On models with alloy
wheel~ remove the plastic cover using the
yellow plastic toolin the tool kit .••
3
... t.hen .unscrew the anti-theft bolt using the special tool provided
- normally stored in the passenger glovebox or toolkit. 4
With the vehicle still on the ground, use the tool provided to slacken
each wheel bolt by half a turn.
5
Make sure the jack is located on firm ground, and engage the
jack head correctly with the sill. Then raise the jack until the wheel
is raised clear of the ground. Use a stone to chock the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be removed to prevent the car
from rolling.
6
Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Place the wheel
under the vehicle sill in case the jack fails.

Roadside repairs o•9
7
. . F:ifoh. e spare wheel and screw in the bolts. Ligl1t.ly t.ightel1 tfle bol.ts
with the wheel brace then lower the car to the ground. ·· 8
· ... S ·' .c .. • .• thew.flee! bolts ln a diagonal sequence then refit
th~JIV!ieaf trir,)l<hub cap{V'{hef;11 b.olt covers (as applicable). Stow the
p9r:ictμrec:L1¥heel and .tools l;>ack ln the boot, and secure them in
position.
Finally •••
O Remove the wheel chock.
O Check the tyre pressure on the wheel just fitted. If it is low, or if
you don't have a pressure gauge with you, drive slowly to thf;1 next
garage and inflate the tyre to the correct pressure.
only; whilstthf;1 spare is fitted, the vehicle should not be driven at
speeds in excess of qp mph.
The Wheel bo.lts should be slackened and retightened to the
specified torque at the earliest possible opportunity {see Chapter 1 ).
Have the damaged tyre or wheel repaired as soon as possible, or
another puncture will leave you stranded.
O On models with a space-saver spare wheel, a higher pressure is
given for the spare tyre and note that this spare is for temporary use
Towing
When. au else fails, ·you may find yourself
having to get a tow home - or of course you
may be helping somebody else. Long-distance
recovery s.hould only be done by a garage or
breakdown service. For shorter distances, DIY
towing using another car is easy enough, but
observe the following points:
G)U~e a prop~r tow-rope - they are not
e¥pensive. The. vehicle being towed must
di~play an ON TOW sign in its. rear window'.
drf'he towing eye is kept inside the spare wheel
(see Wheel changing) .. To fit the eye, unclip
the access .cover from the relevant bumper
and· $crew the eye firmly into position (see
illustrations).
DAlways turn· the ignition key to the 'on'
position when the vehicle is being towed, so
that the steering lock is released, and that the
direction indicator and brake lights work.
••• then use the wheel brace to screw the
towing eye in securely
O Before being towed, release the .handbrake
and select neutral on the transmission.
Caution: On models with automatic
transmission, do not tow tf:le c.ar.at speeds
in excess of 30 mph or for .a distance
greater than 30 miles. If towing speeds/
distances are to ex;ceed these limits, then
the carmust be towed with,~ts front wnee/s
off the ground.
O Note that greater~than-usual pedal pressure
will be required to operate the. brakes, since
the vacuum servo unit is only operational with
the engine running.
OThe driver of the car being towed must
keep the tow-rope taut at all times.to avoid
snatching.
0 Make sure that both drivers know the route
before setting off.
O Only drive at moderate speeds and keep the
Use the towing eye to unclip the cover in
the front bumper •••
distance towed to a minimum. Drive smoothly
and allow plenty of time for slowing down at
junctions.
Unclip the cover from the rear
bumper •••
••. and then screw the towing eye firmly
into position

0•10 Roadside repairs
Identifying leaks
Puddles on the garage floor or drive,
or obvious wetness under the bonnet or
underneath the car, suggest a leak that
needs investigating. It can sometimes be
difficult to decide where the leak is corning
from, especially if an engine undershield is
fitted. Leaking oil or fluid can also be blown
rearwards by the passage of air under the car,
giving a false impression of where the problem
lies.
Engine oil may leak from the drain plug ...
Antifreeze
Leaking antifreeze often leaves a crystalline
deposit like this:
Warning: Most automotive oils
and fluids are poisonous. Wash
them off skin, a.nd change out of
contaminated clothing, without
delay.
. .. or from the base of the oil filter.
Brake fluid
A leak occurring at a wheel is almost
certainly brake fluid.
Gearbox oil can leak from the seals at the
inboard ends of the driveshafts.
Power steering fl.uid
Power steering fluid may leak from the pipe
connectors on the steering rack.
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