2011 Peugeot 508 Owner's Manual

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps
























Model with xenon and directional
headlamps


1.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).


2.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).


3.
Direction indicators (PY21-21W).


4.
Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).





























Model with halogen headlamps



1.
Dipped and main beam headlamps
(H7-55W).


2.
Sidelamps (W5-5W).


3.
Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps (SP13-13W).


5.
Foglamps (directional according to
version) (H8).


6.
Direction indicators (PY21-21W).


For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take care to
obser ve their correct installation so as to
ensure the best lighting per formance.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Dipped beam headlamps
(halogen model)


)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Extract the bulb by pulling and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:


)
do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,


)
use a sponge and soapy water,

)
when using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not direct
at the lamps or their outlines for
too long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.


Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.




)
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for a few minutes (risk of serious
burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not
to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.

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Sidelamps (halogen model)



)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Unclip the bulb holder.

)
Remove the bulb by pulling it out and
change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.








Main beam headlamps (halogen
model)


)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Remove the bulb by pulling it out and
change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.










Dipped and main beam
headlamps (xenon model)
D1S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, as there is a risk of
electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbs
are changed at the same time when one
of them fails.

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Foglamps and daytime running
lamps


)
Turn the wheel fully inwards for easy
access to the wheel arch liner.

)
Remove the two fixing screws for the
access flap, located in the wheel arch.

)
Pull away the wheel arch liner.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
pull it out.

)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You may also contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have these bulbs
replaced.

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Direction indicators



)
Lie down under the vehicle.

)
Remove the screws securing the
underbody shield.

)
Remove the underbody shield.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull
it out.

)
Replace the faulty bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.


















Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.








Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of the
light emitting diode - LED.

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1.
Brake lamps/sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).


2.
Reversing lamps (P21W).


3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).


4.
Sidelamps (light emitting diodes -
LEDs).


5.
Foglamps (H21W).
























Rear lamps (Saloon)
























Reversing lamp, direction
indicator and foglamp bulbs


)
Open the boot, then the plastic cover.

)
Remove the two lamp unit fixing nuts.

)
Extract the lamp unit carefully from the
outside.

)
Disconnect the electrical connector.
)
Spread the six tabs and remove the bulb
holder.

)
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull it
out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.




Changing the light emitting
diode-LED lamps
For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.

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1.
Brake lamps (light emitting diodes -
LEDs).


2.
Reversing lamps (W19W).


3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).


4.
Sidelamps (light emitting diodes -
LEDs).


5.
Foglamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).























Rear lamps (SW)



)
Open the boot then remove the access
cover.

)
Remove the sealing foam.

)
Disconnect the lamp connector.

)
Remove the lamp fixing nut.



























Direction indicators
(on the wings)

)
Carefully remove the lamp unit from
outside.

)
Remove the sealing foam.

)
Unclip the bulb holder.

)
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and pull it
out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



Changing the light emitting
diode-LED lamps
For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.

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Reversing lamp (tailgate)



)
Open the tailgate and then remove the
access cover.

)
Disconnect the lamp connector.

)
Remove the lamp fixing nut.
)
Carefully remove the lamp from the
outside.

)
Remove the sealing foam.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
pull it out.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.