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In the event of a breakdown

Changing a bulb

Front lamps

The headlamps are fitted with

polycarbonate glass with a protective

coating:

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,

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

Model with xenon and directional

headlamps

1. Directional dipped / main beam

headlamps (D1S).

2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps

(P21/5W XL).

Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Changing a bulb should only be done

after the headlamp has been switched

off for several minutes (risk of serious

burns).

4. Foglamps (H11).

F

Do not touch the bulb directly with

your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

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.

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Model with halogen headlamps

(type 1)

1. Direction indicators (H21 clear).

2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1).

4. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps

(P21/5W XL).

Model with halogen headlamps

and LED light signature* (type 2)

1. Direction indicators (LEDs).

2. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).

3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

4. Main beam headlamps (H7).

5. Foglamps (H11).

Access to bulbs

Depending on the engine and only on the left

hand side, you must first carry out the following

operations for access to the protective covers

on the bulbs.

F

Remove the air deflector by unclipping

each of its three attachment points.

Unclip the bonnet release cable at its

two fixings.

5. Foglamps (H11).

Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care

to position them correctly to ensure the

best lighting.

Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care

to position them correctly to ensure the

best lighting.

Move the cable down.

After changing the failed bulb, remember to

put everything back in place (cable and air

deflector).

* LED: light emitting diodes.

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Changing direction indicator

bulbs

Model with halogen headlamps (type 2)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Model with Xenon headlamps

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator

warning lamp (right or left) indicates the

failure of a bulb on that side.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling its

tongue.

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

pull it out.

Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and

change it.

Model with halogen headlamps (type 1)

F

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

pull it out.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

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F

Pull the bulb out and change it.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the

direction indicators, must be replaced

with bulbs of identical specifications

and colour.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp Changing main beam headlamp

Changing main beam headlamp

bulbs (on models with

type 2 halogen headlamps)

bulbs (on models with halogen

headlamps)

bulbs (on models with

type 1 halogen headlamps)

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

F

Disconnect the connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

F

Disconnect the connector.

Squeeze the springs to release the bulb.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

F

Disconnect the connector.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

When refitting, close the protective

cover carefully to preserve the sealing

of the headlamp.

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In the event of a breakdown

Changing daytime running lamp /

sidelamp bulbs (on models

with xenon or type 1 halogen

headlamps)

Changing daytime running

lamps / sidelamps (on models

with type 2 halogen headlamps)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

F

Disconnect the bulb connector.

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

pull it out

F

Pull the bulb out and change it.

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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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Changing integrated direction

indicator side repeaters

Changing the side spotlamps

(LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of light emitting

diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Changing foglamp bulbs

F

Introduce a flat screwdriver in the hole in

the finisher.

Pull and lever to unclip the bumper finisher

(the parking sensor stays with the finisher).

Remove the two module fixing screws and

remove it from its housing.

F

Insert a flat screwdriver towards the centre

of the repeater between the repeater and

the base of the mirror.

F

Tilt the flat screwdriver to extract the

repeater and remove it.

Disconnect the repeater connector.

F

Disconnect the bulb holder connector.

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

extract it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in

reverse order.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

F

Pull the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

To replace these bulbs you may also contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown

Rear lamps

Model with conventional lamps

(type 1)

Model with 3D rear lamps

1. Brake lamp (P21W).

Access to rear lamps

1. Brake lamp / sidelamp (P21/5W).

2. Direction indicator (PY21W amber).

3. Reversing lamp (P21W).

2. Sidelamp (R10W).

You will need a flat screwdriver and a 10 mm

box spanner.

The four bulbs are changed from inside the

boot:

3. Direction indicator (PY21W amber).

4. Rear foglamp, offside (P21W).

5. Reversing lamp, nearside (P21W).

4. Rear foglamp (P21W).

F

open the boot,

remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel,

unclip the lamp unit connector,

as a precaution, place a cloth in the bottom

of the housing to catch the nut if it is

dropped on removal,

Amber bulbs, such as those for the

direction indicators, 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

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F

slacken the hexagonal nut using a 10 mm

box spanner then remove the nut by hand,

carefully remove the lamp unit by pulling

out it straight out towards the rear.

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Changing rear lamp bulbs

(type 1)

Changing rear lamp bulbs

(type 2)

After removing the lamp unit, carry out the

following operations to replace the failed bulb:

After removing the lamp unit, carry out the

following operations to replace the failed bulb:

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

F

remove the two bulb holder fixing screws,

spread the four tabs and remove the bulb

holder,

F

remove the three bulb holder fixing screws,

spread the three tabs and remove the bulb

holder,

Take care to engage the lamp unit in its

guides, while keeping it in line with the

vehicle.

F

turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and change it.

F

turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and change it.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing,

but without forcing, so as to avoid

damaging the lamp.

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In the event of a breakdown

Number plate lamps (W5W)

Third brake lamp (LEDs)

To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out

this operation with the tailgate half open.

For the replacement of this type of light emitting

diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

F

Insert a thin screwdriver into the lens

cutout.

F

Push it outwards.

Remove the lens.

Change the faulty bulb.

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

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