http://www.peugeot405.ru/peugeot405-284.html

However, I recently discovered a TSB sent out to Peugeot dealers to address rattling noises for the sunroof, that gives a procedure to remove and reinstall the shade panel through the sunroof opening. This doesn't seem to have been documented anywhere else, so I thought I'd share it in case someone else can benefit. I've also attached a PDF printout of the TSB itself.

The sunshade has protruding 'stops' molded into the top of it that engage with the frame of the sunroof panel. By prying the sunshade down at the front and rear, you can get the stops to clear the sunroof panel, and then slide it forward to withdraw it through the sunroof opening.

With the sunroof fully open, remove the front three T10 Torx screws from the sunshade track covers on each side. (Screws circled in green in the photo below, looking down at the passenger side)

Close the sunroof to 'retrieve' the sunshade, then open it again, just far enough that you can get your head in the opening to look between the sunroof and sunshade.

Insert a long flat tool (about 16" long by 1" wide, I used a 1x1/4 strip of wood) between the sunroof panel and sunshade. You are aiming for the exact middle of the sunroof panel frame, directly between the sunshade's rear stops. Twist the tool 90 degrees to bend the sunroof panel downward, allowing the rear stops to clear the sunroof panel frame.

Carefully slide the sunshade panel forward, bending the front down to allow the front stops to clear. It may help to work the sunroof back and forth slightly to find a better position. As you slide the sunshade forward, bend it up and out of its tracks and withdraw it from the car.

 

 

Note the position of the front and rear stops on the sunshade - and the fact that I sheared off one of the rear stops! Make sure that both stops are clear of the sunroof panel before you try to force it!

 

I've just left my sunshade out for now while I see about re-covering it, but refitting should be more or less the reverse of removal. - insert the sunshade into the tracks, then 'persuade' the stops to clear the sunroof panel as you slide the sunshade home. The rear stops have a wedge-shaped profile that should snap over the sunroof frame without much help. Remember to reinstall the screws on the tracks!

 

Now that I have it out, has anyone got any recommendations for suitable fabric that matches the grey/off-white original headliner fabric?

405 Sunroof shade panel TSB.pdf

so on the 405, would the fittings be placed as follows:

with care being taken to mount the fittings such that they were accessible from below, etc.? would love to hear feedback on this topic...

andré

I am planning to do a retrofit with the original stalk and button. For the rest of the components I'll probably cannibalize a 406 or just use aftermarket kit.

Cheers!

As we all know front is pretty high on 405's and for some of us as my self lowering springs leave enough of unwanted gap between fender and the tire. In todays world we call that "unacceptable wheel gap". Coilovers are the answer,however for some of us they may be too rough for daily driving. 

Second option is explained and described below.

For quite some time now I've been searching for different alternatives and found needed answers on 205 GTI forum. I'll copy and paste link as well,moderators please make this sticky.

 
Yes, 306 suspension fits. Well, the front shocks do. Initially I fitted PH1 Citroen Xsara front shocks and -35mm apex springs. The xsara shocks are already an inch shorter than 405, therefore -35mm - 1" lowering. I have a picture of the difference in shocks actually. The front shocks have the tabs on them for Droplinks, you can grind them off, i ground off the tabs on the xsara shocks but i've left them on the g-maxx shocks as i didnt want to de-value the brand new kit. 
 
The 306 REAR shocks use a 12mm and 14mm bolt hole. The 405 uses 16mm bolts so the tubes need to be removed from the rear shocks and fitted with 16mm tubes. Obviously when you do this you'll destroy the bushes, so... I'm currently mid-flow sourcing the stuff to cast my own polyurythene shock bushes, however, i recently found that i think Saxo/106 powerflex rear axle bushes will fit the g-maxx shocks, then i just need to get a peice of 16mm tube into each one. May need to trim down the powerflex bits, but thats only last resort if casting my own bushes doesnt work. 

Link below is this same topic on 205 GTI forum.

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=146811

You are welcome :-) long live SavoSpec :-)

andré

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1905cc DOHC liquid cooled 16 valve inline 4 cylinder

Light alloy block and head

Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods

Full floating wrist pins

83mm bore X 88mm stroke

9.5:1 (sometimes called 9.7:1) compression ratio

most overseas sources claim a 7300 RPM rev limiter

150 bhp @ 6400 RPM

128 lbs/ft @ 5000 RPM

Tubular eight port exhaust header

Cast Aluminum four port intake manifold

Single throttle body with dual throttle plates

Bosch Motronic M1.3 engine management with knock sensor

"Distributor-less" ignition system (only a cap and rotor driven by

intake cam)

5 speed manual transmission

1st 2.92

2nd 1.85

3rd 1.28

4th 0.97

5th 0.76

Final 4.43

Tires/Wheels

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1989 195/60 VR 14 6Jx14

1991-1992 195/55 VR 15 6Jx15

Brakes

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Four wheel disc brakes (Girling calipers) with dynamic rear brake

proportioning

Bosch 4 channel/4 circuit ABS system

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1989 optional

1991-1992 standard

Chassis

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Unitized steel

Front suspension

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"Modified" MacPherson strut assemblies with lower control arms, ball

joints, and an anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

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Torsion bar springs with Peugeot shock absorbers, trailing arms, and

an anti-roll bar