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Changing a bulb

Front lamps

The headlamps are fitted with

polycarbonate glass with a protective

coating:

Changing a bulb should only be done

after the headlamp has been switched

off for several minutes (risk of serious

burns).

F

do not clean them using a dry

or abrasive cloth, nor with a

detergent or solvent product,

use a sponge and soapy water or a

pH neutral product,

F

Do not touch the bulb directly with

your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

F

It is imperative to use only anti-

ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid

damaging the headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a

new bulb with the same type and

specification.

when using a high pressure washer

on persistent marks, do not keep

the lance directed towards the

lamps or their edges for too long,

so as not to damage their protective

coating and seals.

1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

2. Sidelamps (W5W).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).

4. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).

5. LED daytime running lamps.

6. Front foglamps (PSX24W).

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Changing direction indicator

bulbs

Changing dipped beam headlamp

bulbs

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

disconnect the bulb connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator

warning lamp (right or left) indicates the

failure of a bulb on that side.

amber coloured bulbs, such as the

direction indicators, must be replaced

with bulbs of identical specifications

and colour.

F

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

F

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

extract it.

Pull out the bulb and change it.

When refitting, close the protective

cover carefully to preserve the sealing

of the headlamp.

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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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Changing main beam headlamp

bulbs

Changing sidelamp bulbs

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab.

Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on

both sides.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab.

F

disconnect the bulb connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Remove the bulb and change it.

Pull the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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Changing integrated direction

indicator side repeaters

Changing front foglamp bulbs

F

access to the front foglamp is through the

aperture below the bumper.

F

Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of

the repeater between the repeater and the

base of the door mirror.

To obtain a replacement module,

contact your CITRoËn dealer or a

qualified workshop.

If you experience any difficulty in

replacing bulbs, contact your CITRoËn

dealer or a qualified workshop.

F

disconnect the black bulb holder

connector, by pressing on the tab at the

top.

F

Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater

and remove it.

F

Remove the bulb-holder by pressing on the

2 clips (at the top and the bottom).

Replace the module.

F

disconnect the repeater connector.

Replace the module.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

11

Contact a CITRoËn dealer or

a qualified workshop to obtain a

replacement side repeater module.

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Rear lamps

1. Brake / sidelamps (P21/5W).

Changing bulbs

These four bulbs are changed from inside the

boot:

2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

3. Foglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red)

Reversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).

F

open the boot,

F

spread the four tabs and remove the bulb

holder,

turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and

change it.

remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel,

unscrew the butterfly nut securing the lamp

unit,

amber or red bulbs, such as those

for the direction indicators and rear

foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of

the same rating and colour.

The lamps on the tailgate are dummy

units. They are there for aesthetic

purposes only.

F

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,

while keeping it in line with the vehicle.

F

unclip the lamp unit connector,

extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its

middle towards the outside,

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Changing the number plate lamp

bulbs (W5W)

Third brake lamp

(4 W5W bulbs)

F

Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the

outer holes of the lens.

Push it outwards to unclip.

Remove the lens.

F

open the boot.

Remove the plugs A on the inner panel.

Push on the centre of the lamp using

two screwdrivers to lever it outwards.

disconnect the connector and if necessary

the screenwash pipe from the lamp.

Turn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a

quarter of a turn.

F

Pull the bulb out and change it.

F

Pull out the bulb and change it.

11

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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