In the event of a breakdown -> Changing a bulb for Your DS 4 4 Door Second Generation (2021-2026)

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In the event of a breakdown  
Changing a bulb  
The headlamps have polycarbonate  
lenses 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).  
Light-emitting diodes (LED)  
For the replacement of this type of  
lamp, go to a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
LED (light-emitting diode) replacement  
kits are available from CITROËN  
dealers.  
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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,  
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Do not touch the bulb directly with  
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.  
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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.  
Risk of electrocution  
Xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Front lamps  
Model with directional xenon and  
full-LED headlamps  
Model with halogen headlamps  
(type 1)  
Model with halogen headlamp 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. Directional front foglamps (H11).  
1. Direction indicators (H21 clear).  
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).  
3. Main beam headlamps (H1).  
4. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps  
(P21/5W XL).  
1. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps  
(LEDs).  
2. Directional main beam / dipped beam  
headlamps (D1S).  
3. Direction indicators (LEDs).  
4. Directional foglamps (LEDs).  
5. Directional front 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.  
* LED: light emitting diodes.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Access to bulbs  
Changing direction indicator bulbs  
Model with halogen (type 2) and xenon  
headlamps  
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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.  
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator  
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the  
failure of a bulb on that side.  
Model with halogen headlamps (type 1)  
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the  
direction indicators, must be replaced  
with bulbs of identical specifications  
and colour.  
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Remove the air deflector by unclipping  
each of its three attachment points.  
Unclip the bonnet release cable at its  
two fixings.  
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Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and  
extract it.  
Pull out the bulb and change it.  
Move the cable down.  
After changing the failed bulb, remember to  
put everything back in place (cable and air  
deflector).  
To reassemble, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
08 282  
In the event of a breakdown  
Changing dipped beam headlamp  
bulbs (on models with halogen  
headlamps)  
Changing main beam headlamp  
bulbs (on models with type 1  
halogen headlamps)  
Changing main beam headlamp  
bulbs (on models with type 2  
halogen headlamps)  
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Remove the protective cover by pulling  
the tab.  
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Remove the protective cover by pulling  
the tab.  
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Remove the protective cover by pulling  
the tab.  
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Disconnect the connector.  
Spread the springs to release the bulb.  
Pull the bulb out and change it.  
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Disconnect the connector.  
Squeeze the springs to release the bulb.  
Pull the bulb out and change it.  
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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  
type 1 halogen headlamps)  
Changing daytime running lamp /  
sidelamp bulbs (on models with  
type 2 halogen or xenon headlamps)  
Changing integrated direction  
indicator side repeaters  
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Remove the protective cover by pulling  
the tab.  
Disconnect the wiring connector.  
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and  
extract it.  
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Insert a flat screwdriver towards the centre  
of the repeater between the repeater and  
the base of the mirror.  
Tilt the flat screwdriver to extract the  
repeater and remove it.  
Disconnect the repeater connector.  
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Pull the bulb and change it.  
To reassemble, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
To reassemble, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.  
08 284  
In the event of a breakdown  
Changing the side spotlamps  
(LEDs)  
Changing foglamp bulbs (on models  
with halogen headlamps)  
For the replacement of this type of light emitting  
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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Introduce a flat screwdriver in the hole in  
the finisher.  
Pull and lever to unclip the bumper finisher.  
Remove the two module fixing screws and  
remove it from its housing.  
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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Disconnect the bulb holder connector.  
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and  
extract it.  
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Pull the bulb and change it.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Rear lamps  
Changing stop lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs  
1. Brake lamps (P21/5W).  
2. Sidelamps (LEDs)*.  
These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:  
3. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).  
4. Reversing lamp (P21W).  
5. Rear foglamps (P21W).  
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open the boot,  
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unclip the two small secondary connectors,  
spread the two tabs and remove the bulb  
holder,  
remove the access grille from the  
corresponding side trim panel,  
slacken the two nuts using a 10 mm tube  
spanner then remove the nuts by hand,  
unclip the lamp unit connector,  
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its  
middle towards the outside,  
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turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and change it.  
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, other than  
the guide lamps, are dummy units.  
They are there for aesthetic purposes  
only.  
To reassemble, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
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Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,  
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.  
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but  
without forcing, so as to avoid damaging  
the lamp.  
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remove the foam seal,  
* LED: light-emitting diodes.  
08 286  
In the event of a breakdown  
Changing the light guides /  
sidelamps  
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.  
For the replacement of this type of light emitting  
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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Insert a thin screwdriver into the lens  
cutout.  
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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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In the event of a breakdown  
Changing foglamp bulbs  
Take care not to touch the silencer;  
there is a risk of burns if changing a  
bulb within a few minutes of switching  
off the ignition.  
These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear  
bumper:  
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pass your hand under the bumper,  
turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and  
remove it,  
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turn the bulb a quarter turn, pull it out and  
fit a new bulb.  
For reassembly, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.