Get In the event of a breakdown -> Changing a bulb Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

In the event of a breakdown

F Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Changing a bulb

After changing a wheel

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when

driving with the "space-saver" type spare

wheel fitted.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible to have the

tightness of the bolts and the pressure of

the spare wheel checked.

Have the punctured wheel checked. After

inspection, the technician will let you know

if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be

replaced.

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

F do not clean them using a dry or

abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent

or solvent product,

F use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product,

F 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.

F Lower the vehicle fully.

F Fold jack 2 and detach it.

List of operations

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition off and after the lamp has

been switched off for several minutes –

Risk of serious burns!

F Do not touch the bulb directly with your

fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new

bulb with the same type and specification.

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F Put the wheel in place on the hub.

F Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

F If your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten

the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with the security socket 5.

F If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the

security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted

with the security socket 5.

F Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

F Stow the tools in their box.

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Daytime running lamps/

sidelamps (LEDs)

Light-emitting diodes (LED)

For the replacement of this type of bulb,

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence

of misting on the internal surface of the

glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is

normal; it disappears after the lamps have

been on for a few minutes.

F Disconnect the bulb connector.

F Pull the bulb out and change it.

For the replacement of the light-emitting diodes

(LED), contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

To refit, perform these operations in reverse

order, turning the bulb's positioning lug

upwards.

Dipped beam headlamps

Front lamps

Main beam headlamps

F Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

F Take the connector and bulb holder, then lift

the assembly upwards to unclip it.

F Remove the assembly of connector and

bulb holder.

1. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LED).

2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1).

4. Direction indicators (PY21W).

5. Foglamps (PS24W).

F Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

F Disconnect the bulb connector (do not

remove the earth connector located below).

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F Push on the spring, then move it towards

the middle of the vehicle to release the bulb.

F Pull the bulb out and change it.

F Remove the bulb holder by squeezing the

two clips (top and bottom) with the thumb

and forefinger.

Amber colour bulbs, such as the direction

indicators, must be replaced by bulbs with

identical colour and specifications.

F Replace the module (bulb holder and bulb).

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

Foglamps

Direction indicators

You can also contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop for the

replacement of these bulbs.

Integrated direction indicator

side repeaters

F Below the front bumper, unscrew the three

wheel arch liner fixing screws.

F Move the wheel arch aside to allow access

to the front foglamp.

F Disconnect the connector from the bulb

holder by pressing on its tab, located at the

top.

Quicker flashing of the direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates the failure of

one of the bulbs on the corresponding

side.

For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-

clockwise and extract it.

F Remove the bulb and replace it.

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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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Rear lamps

1. Brake lamps (P21W).

2. Foglamp(s) (LED).

3. Sidelamps (LED).

4. Reversing lamps (W16W).

5. Direction indicators (PY21W).

F Remove the side trim to access the lamp

mountings.

Changing bulbs

F Disconnect the lamp unit connector A by

pressing the release button (located under

the connector for the right-hand side and

above the connector for the left-hand side).

F Unscrew the nut B and remove it (ensure it

does not fall inside the wing).

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

F Open the boot.

F Press down on the retaining tab of lamp

unit C, then carefully remove it towards the

outside.

F Spread the retaining tabs of the bulb holder

apart and remove it.

F Disconnect the sidelamp connector D and

remove the bulb holder.

F Replace the faulty bulb:

-

for the reversing lamp, pull the bulb

(lower),

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F Push it outwards to unclip it.

F Remove the lens.

F Change the faulty bulb.

-

for the other lamps, press gently from the

top and turn the corresponding bulb a

quarter turn anti-clockwise.

Third brake lamp (LED)

To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

Interior lighting

Make sure the reversing lamp is connected

properly before refitting the bulb holder.

Take care to engage the lamp in its guides

while remaining within the vehicle's centreline.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but

without damaging the lamp.

Courtesy lamp with bulbs (W5W)

Sidelamps (LED) and foglamps

(LED)

For the replacement of LEDs, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F Using a thin, flap tip screwdriver, unclip the

entire console surrounding the courtesy

lamp.

Number plate lamps (W5W)

F Pull the faulty bulb out and change it.

F Put in place the console around the

courtesy lamp and clip it correctly.

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For the replacement of LEDs, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Courtesy lamp with LED

For the replacement of LEDs, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the cut-

outs in the lens.

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In the event of a breakdown

F the vehicle must be immobilised with the

ignition off,

Boot (W5W)

F identify the faulty fuse using the existing

allocation tables and diagrams.

To remove or fit a fuse, it is essential to:

F use the special tweezers to extract the fuse

from its housing and check the condition of

its filament.

F always replace the failed fuse with a fuse

of the same rating (same colour); using a

different rating could cause faults (risk of

fire).

If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have

the electrical system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

F Unclip the lamp by pushing the base from

behind.

F Pull the bulb out and replace it.

F Refit the lamp back in place.

Changing a fuse

Access to the tools

F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left,

then right.

F Disengage the cover completely and turn it

over.

The extraction tweezers are fitted to the back

of the dashboard fusebox cover.

F Remove the tweezers from the back of the

cover.

Good

Failed

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse:

F the cause of the failure must be identified

and rectified,

F all electrical consumers must be switched

off,

Tweezers

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