Description
Upper Engine Cover Peugeot 1.4 HDi
Direct-fit upper engine cover designed for Peugeot/Citroën 1.4 HDi engines. This plastic cover protects engine components from dirt and splash, improves engine bay appearance and helps retain small amounts of heat around intake components. Supplied with OE-equivalent references, it is suitable for professional workshops and competent DIY mechanics looking for a reliable replacement that restores the original fit and finish.
Compatibility And Use
Fits vehicles equipped with the 1.4 HDi diesel engine. Common applications include Peugeot 206 and Peugeot 307 as well as other Stellantis vehicles using the same 1.4 HDi engine family. Always verify the OE/product codes listed below to ensure direct compatibility with your vehicle.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis (Citroën/Peugeot)
- Model: Peugeot 206, Peugeot 307 (and equivalent Citroën/Peugeot 1.4 HDi applications)
- Product Codes: 9645982780, 9645982680, 9645982580, 9644126180, 013742
- Other Numbers: 13742
Installation Recommendations
Removal and installation are straightforward for an experienced mechanic or skilled DIYer. Typical steps:
- Allow the engine to cool before starting work to avoid burns from hot components.
- Remove any small fasteners or clips securing the cover. These are usually plastic push-clips or a few screws/bolts—inspect the cover to determine the fastening type.
- Gently lift the cover from its locating grommets. If clips are brittle, remove carefully to avoid breaking mounting points.
- Clean the seating area and inspect grommets and clips; replace any damaged fasteners to ensure a secure fit.
- Fit the new cover by aligning locating pins and pressing into grommets or refitting screws/bolts to the correct torque. Replace any worn or broken clips during installation.
Tools Typically Required: Trim removal tool or flat screwdriver (protected to avoid damage), Torx/Allen/socket set (depending on fastener type), basic hand tools.
Why This Part Fails Most Often
- Broken Or Worn Mounting Clips: Plastic clips and grommets become brittle with heat cycles and age, leading to rattles or a loose cover.
- Impact Or Mechanical Damage: Damage from service work, engine bay interventions or road debris can crack the cover.
- Heat And Chemical Degradation: Prolonged exposure to engine heat and oil/chemical spills can warp or weaken the plastic.
- Improper Removal/Installation: Forcible removal without releasing clips correctly often breaks mounting points.
Practical Tips
- Always replace any damaged or missing clips and grommets when fitting a new cover to avoid future rattle and ensure correct positioning.
- If you find oil residue under the cover, investigate and repair the source before fitting the new cover to prevent repeat contamination.
- Keep OE/product codes handy when ordering replacement parts to ensure correct item selection.
