2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG Owner's Manual

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CHANGING A BULB
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty bulb with a new bulb without
the use of any tools.
Headlamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)

1. Sidelamps: W 5 W

2. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main): D1S

3. Angular lighting: HP19

4. Daytime-running lamps: HP24 Changing sidelamps

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Pull the bulb holder to remove it.

 Replace the bulb and replace
the bulb holder.
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP19, D1S and HP21 bulbs, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be re-
placed by a CITROËN
dealer.
You are advised to change the
D1S bulbs at the same time,
if one of them has failed.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .

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 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Disengage the retaining spring.

 Remove the bulb and replace it,
paying attention to the direction
of fi tting.

 Replace the retaining spring.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .
 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap B .

 Pull the bulb holder to remove it.

 Replace the bulb and replace
the bulb holder.

 Replace the protective cap B .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A .
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Main beams: H1

2. Sidelamps: W 5 W

3. Dipped beams: H7

4. Directional lighting: H7

5. Daytime-running lamps: HP24
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP24 bulbs, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 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 fi ngers, 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 dipped beams

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap C .

 Disconnect the connector by
pressing it between the thumb
and index fi nger.

 Free the bulb from its two metal
clamps.

 Take out the bulb.

 Replace the bulb, exerting a
slight axial force.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap C .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing the directional lighting

 Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.

 Remove the protective cap D .

 Disconnect the connector by
pressing it between the thumb
and index fi nger.

 Free the bulb from its two metal
clamps.

 Take out the bulb.

 Replace the bulb, exerting a
slight axial force.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap D .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing direction indicators

 Remove the fi xing screw of cover

A using a torx tool, tip the cover
over and remove.

 Remove the fi xing screw of lamp

B using a torx tool and pull the
headlamp unit to remove it from
the bumper.

 Detach the bulb C by pressing
on bars 1 and 2 .

 Disconnect the connector (pull
whilst pressing on the grey
tongue using a fl at screwdriver).

 Replace the bulb.

 Connect the connector (push the
grey tongue in well).

 Replace the headlamp unit in the
bumper.

 Screw the headlamp unit in.

 Position the cover using its
guides and screw in.

Bulbs: HP24 W

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Changing front foglamps

 Remove the fi xing screw of cover

A using a torx tool, tip the cover
over and remove.

 Remove the fi xing screw of
lamp B using a torx tool and pull
the headlamp unit to remove it
from the bumper. The side repeater is sealed.
If the bulb is faulty, replace the side
repeater.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Changing side repeaters

 Disconnect the connector D .

 Remove the bulb by performing
a quarter of a turn.

 Replace the bulb.

 Connect the connector D .

 Replace the headlamp unit in the
bumper.

 Screw the headlamp unit in.

 Position the cover using its
guides and screw in.

Bulbs: H8
When refi tting, take care not to
trap the electrical cables.

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Rear lamps (Saloon)
Identify the failed bulb.

1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps:
P21 W/5 W

2. Sidelamps: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
 Open the boot.

 Using a fl at screwdriver, remove
the 3 clips which fi x the trim in
the lamp area.

 Partially remove the trim F .

 Disconnect the connector G .
Changing the lamps on the boot

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect the connector G .

 Replace and fi x 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 it does not, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

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Changing the lamps on the wing

 Remove the lateral boot trim fl ap

A . To do so, pull it towards the
inside of the boot, then pull it up-
wards.

Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .

 Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Connect connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ings C .

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 Open the boot.

 Using a fl at screwdriver, remove
the 3 clips which fi x the trim in
the lamp area.

 Partially remove the trim F .

 Disconnect the connector G .
Rear lamps (Tourer)
Identify the failed bulb.

1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps:
P21 W/5 W

2. Sidelamps: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
In some climatic conditions, mist
may appear on the headlamp/in-
dicator lenses. This is normal and
will disappear (e.g. after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes). If
it does not, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect the connector G .

 Replace and fi x the trim F with its
clips.

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Changing the lamps on the wing
Remove the lateral boot trim A .
To do so:

 Pull it towards towards the inside
of the boot.

 Pull it upwards.

Disconnect the connector B .

 Unscrew the fi xing screw C .

 Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the fi xing screw C .

 Connect the connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ing screw C .