Get Practical Advice -> Changing bulbs Guide for Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

CHANGING BULBs

HeADLAMPs

a

B

C

F

E

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D

sidelamp

Front headlamp unit with

xenon bulbs (D1s)

1 Lift up the pegs E to remove the

cover on the headlamp.

2 Remove the protective cap F.

3 Pull the bulb holder to remove

it.

5 Replace the protective cap F.

6 Replace the cover and ﬁx it in

place using the pegs E.

Bulbs:

a sidelamp: W5W

B Dual-function xenon lamp

(dipped/main): Dꢀs

ꢀ Replace the bulb and replace

the bulb holder.

C angular lighting: HPꢀ9

D Daytime-running lamp: HPꢁ4

For the maintenance of the front

headlamp unit and the changing of

hP19, D1s and hP2ꢀ bulbs, con-

tact a CiTrOËn dealer.

Front headlamps ﬁtted with Xenon bulbs: Because of risks of electrocution, we advise you to

contact a CiTrOËn dealer if there is any problem.

You are advised to change the D1s bulbs at the same time, if one of them has failed.

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CHANGING BULBs

HeADLAMPs

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a

B

F

C

D

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E

hEaDlamP UniT

Bulbs:

main beam

1 Lift up the pegs F to remove the

cover on the headlamp.

2 Remove the protective cap g.

3 Disengage the retaining spring.

ꢀ Remove the bulb and replace it,

paying attention to the direction

of ﬁtting.

5 Replace the retaining spring.

6 Replace the protective cap g.

sidelamp

1 Lift up the pegs F to remove the

cover on the headlamp.

2 Remove the protective cap g.

3 Pull the bulb holder to remove

it.

ꢀ Replace the bulb and replace

the bulb holder.

5 Replace the protective cap g.

6 Replace the cover and ﬁx it in

place using the pegs F.

a main beam: Hꢀ

B sidelamp: W5W

C Dipped beam: H7

D Bend lighting: H7

E Daytime-running lamp: HPꢁ4

For the maintenance of the front

headlamp unit and the changing of

hP2ꢀ bulbs, contact a CiTrOËn

dealer.

7 Replace the cover and ﬁx it in

place using the pegs F.

halogen bulbs must not be changed until they have been off for a few minutes (risk of serious

burns).

Do not touch the bulb directly with your ﬁngers, use a lint-free cloth.

it is essential that only anti-U.v. type bulbs are used in order not to damage the headlamp.

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CHANGING BULBs

HeADLAMPs

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a

Front direction indicator

1 Remove the ﬁxing screw of

cover a using a torx tool, tip the

cover over and remove.

h

i

Dipped beam

Bend lighting

1 Lift up the pegs F to remove the

cover on the headlamp.

2 Remove the protective cap h.

3 Disconnect the connector by

pressing it between the thumb

and index ﬁnger.

1 Lift up the pegs F to remove the

cover on the headlamp.

2 Remove the protective cap i.

3 Disconnect the connector by

pressing it between the thumb and

index ﬁnger.

2 Remove the ﬁxing screw of

lamp B using a torx tool and pull

the headlamp unit to remove it

from the bumper.

3 Detach the bulb C by pressing

on bars 1 and 2.

ꢀ Disconnect the connector (pull

whilst pressing on the grey

tongue using a ﬂat screwdriver).

5 Replace the bulb.

6 Connect the connector (push the

grey tongue in well).

7 Replace the headlamp unit in the

bumper.

8 screw the headlamp unit in.

9 Position the cover using its

guides and screw in.

Bulbs: HPꢁ4W

ꢀ Free the bulb from its two metal

clamps.

5 Take out the bulb.

6 Replace the bulb, exerting a

slight axial force.

7 Reconnect the connector, until

it is all the way in.

8 Replace the protective cap h.

9 Replace the cover and ﬁx it in

place using the pegs F.

ꢀ Free the bulb from its two metal

clamps.

5 Take out the bulb.

6 Replace the bulb, exerting a

slight axial force.

7 Reconnect the connector, until

it is all the way in.

8 Replace the protective cap i.

9 Replace the cover and ﬁx it in

place using the pegs F.

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HeADLAMPs

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B

1

D

C

2

Front foglamp

side repeater

The side repeater is sealed.

If the bulb is faulty, replace the side

repeater.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

6 Connect the connector D.

1 Remove the ﬁxing screw of

cover a using a torx tool, tip the

cover over and remove.

7 Replace the headlamp unit in

the bumper.

2 Remove the ﬁxing screw of

lamp B using a torx tool and pull

the headlamp unit to remove it

from the bumper.

8 screw the headlamp unit in.

9 Position the cover using its

guides and screw in.

3 Disconnect the connector D.

Bulbs: H8

ꢀ Remove the bulb by performing

a quarter of a turn.

5 Replace the bulb.

When replacing, be

careful not to pinch the

electrical cables.

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CHANGING BULBs

ReAR LAMPs (sALOON)

h

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a

B

C

E

g

D

F

rear lamp unit

Identify the failed bulb.

rear lamp on boot

1 Open the boot.

2 Using a ﬂat screwdriver, remove

the 3 clips which ﬁx the trim in

the lamp area.

3 Partially remove the trim F.

ꢀ Disconnect the connector g.

5 Detach the bulb holder h.

6 Replace the bulb.

Bulbs:

a stop-lamps and sidelamps:

P ꢁꢀ W / 5 W

B sidelamp: R 5 W

C reversing lamp: H ꢁꢀ W

D Foglamp: H ꢁꢀ W

7 Replace the bulb holder h.

8 Connect the connector g.

E Direction indicator: P ꢁꢀ W

9 Replace and ﬁx the trim F with

its clips.

in some climatic conditions,

mist may appear on the

headlamp / indicator lenses.

This is normal and will

disappear (e.g. after the

lamps have been on for a

few minutes). if not, contact

a CiTrOËn dealer.

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CHANGING BULBs

ReAR LAMPs (sALOON)

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B

C

a

D

5 Detach the bulb holder D.

6 Replace the bulb.

7 Replace the bulb holder D.

8 Place the lamp in its housing.

9 Screw in the 2 ﬁxings C.

10 Connect connector B.

11 Reﬁt the trim a.

Note: You can use the spare wheel

jack handle to screw or unscrew

the ﬁxings C.

rear lamp on wing

2 Disconnect connector B.

3 Unscrew the 2 ﬁxings C.

1 Remove the lateral boot trim

ﬂap a. To do so, pull it towards

the inside of the boot, then pull

it upwards.

ꢀ

Remove the lamp from its housing.

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CHANGING BULBs

ReAR LAMPs (TOUReR)

h

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B

a

g

C

E

D

F

rear lamp unit

Identify the failed bulb.

rear lamp on boot

1 Open the boot.

Bulbs:

a stop-lamp and sidelamp :

P ꢁꢀ W / 5 W

B sidelamp : R 5 W

C reversing lamp : H ꢁꢀ W

D Foglamp : H ꢁꢀ W

E Direction indicator: P ꢁꢀ W

2 Using a ﬂat screwdriver, remove

the 3 clips which ﬁx the trim in

the lamp area.

3 Partially remove the trim F.

ꢀ Disconnect the connector g.

5 Detach the bulb holder h.

6 Replace the bulb.

7 Replace the bulb holder h.

8 Connect the connector g.

9 Replace and ﬁx the trim F with

its clips.

in some climatic conditions,

mist may appear on the

headlamp / indicator lenses.

This is normal and will

disappear (e.g. after the

lamps have been on for a

few minutes). if not, contact

a CiTrOËn dealer.

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CHANGING BULBs

ReAR LAMPs (TOUReR)

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B

1

2

a

C

D

6

7

8

9

Detach the bulb holder D.

Replace the faulty bumb.

Replace the bulb holder D.

Place the lamp in its housing.

1

10 Screw in the ﬁxing screw C.

11 Connect the connector B.

12 Reﬁt the trim a.

a

2

Note : You can use the spare wheel

jack handle to screw or unscrew

the ﬁxing screw C.

rear lamp on wing

Remove the lateral boot trim a.

To do so :

3 Disconnect the connector B.

ꢀ Unscrew the ﬁxing screw C.

1 Pull it towards towards the

inside of the boot.

2 Pull it upwards.

5 Remove the lamp from its

housing.

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CHANGING BULBs

ReAR LAMPs

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Third stoplamp

The third stoplamp uses diodes

which cannot be replaced.

In case of malfunction, contact

a CITROËN dealer.

number plate

1 Using a ﬂat screwdriver, detach

the transparent cover by lever-

ing it into the notch provided.

2 Lift up and pull the transparent

cover.

3 Using a small ﬂat screwdriver,

remove the faulty bulb.

ꢀ Fit the new bulb by ﬁrstly plac-

ing the angled base on the axis

of the clips, then press the bulb

in to insert.

5 Reﬁt the transparent cover by

inserting it from the edge oppo-

site the notch, then press on the

edge of the transparent cover.

Bulb: W 5W

after each operation,

check that the lamps work.

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CHANGING BULBs

INTeRIOR LAMPs

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interior lamps

Unclip the transparent cover of the

interior lamp to reach the bulb.

Boot lamp

To change the bulb, detach the

Floor lighting

To change the bulb for the ﬂoor

lighting (front or rear): Detach the

cover. Use a bulb W 5 W.

cover and use a bulb W 5 W

.

Bulb: W 5W

spotlamp

Detach the cover.

To access the bulb, detach if nec-

essary the partition of the affected

spotlamp.

Pavement lighting

glovebox

To change the bulb for the door sill

lighting: Detach the cover. Use a

bulb W 5 W.

To change the glovebox bulb,

detach the cover and use a W 5 W

bulb.

rear reading lamps (Tourer)

Detach the cover of the reading

lamp to access the bulb.

Bulb: W 5W

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