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Changing a bulb

Halogen headlamps

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. Front foglamps (PSX24W).

6. LEd lamps (LEds).

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.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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LEd* / Xenon front lamps

1. direction indicators (LEds).

2. Sidelamps (LEds).

changing main beam headlamp bulbs

changing sidelamp bulbs

3. dipped beam headlamps (Xenon).

4. Main beam headlamps (LEds / Xenon).

5. daytime running lamps (LEds).

6. Front foglamps (PSX24W).

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

Disconnect the bulb connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Remove the bulb and change it.

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on

both sides.

F

Pull the bulb and change it.

For replacements on of these types of lamps

(LED / Xenon), contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

* LED: light-emitting diode.

changing integrated direction

changing front foglamp bulbs

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.

indicator side repeaters

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.

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.

Contact a CITRoËN dealer or

a qualified workshop to obtain a

replacement side repeater module.

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changing the LEd lamps

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,

contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Rear lamps

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

2. Sidelamps (P5W).

3. direction indicators (PY21W amber)

4. Foglamp, offside (PR21W red)

Reversing lamp, nearside (P21W).

changing bulbs

F

Spread the four tabs and remove the bulb

holder.

Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and

change it.

F

Open the boot.

Remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel.

Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the

lamp unit.

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.

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.

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3d rear lamps

1. 3d LEd sidelamps (LEds).

Access to the bulbs

changing direction indicator (4)

and foglamp or reversing

lamp (5) bulbs

2. LEd brake lamps / sidelamps (LEds).

3. LEd lateral sidelamps (LEds).

4. direction indicators (PY21W amber)

5. Foglamp, offside (H21W red)

Reversing lamp, nearside (H21W).

F

Open the boot.

Remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel.

Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the

lamp unit.

F

Turn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.

F

Unclip the lamp unit connector.

Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in

line towards the outside.

changing LEd sidelamps and

brake lamps (LEds)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,

contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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.

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.

changing the number plate lamp

Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)

Third brake lamp (LEds)

bulbs (W5W)

F

Open the boot.

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,

contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

F

Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the

outer holes of the lens.

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

Push it outwards to unclip.

Remove the lens.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

F

Pull out the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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Interior lighting

Boot lamp (W5W)

Glove box lamp (W5W)

Detach the unit by pushing it rearwards.

Detach the unit for access to the bulb.

Interior lamp (1 / W5W)

Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 with a

thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access

the faulty bulb.

Map reading lamps (2 / W5W)

Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1. To

access the faulty bulb, detach the partition for

the reading lamp 2 concerned.

Footwell and central storage

lamps (W5W)

Detach the unit for access to the bulb.

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