2013 PEUGEOT 2008 Owners Manual

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:
)do not clean them using a dr y or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)
do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter 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 notto damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.1
.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Direction indicators (PWY-24W).4.Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).5.Front foglamps (with "corneringlighting" function according to version) (PSX-24W).

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Changing dipped beam headlampbulbs
) Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. ) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Spread the spring to release the bulb.)
Extract the bulb and change it.


Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing of the headlamp.


Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.
)Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-clockwise and extract it.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order.

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. To reassemble, carr
y out these operations inreverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.

)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Pull out the bulb and replace it.

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Changing front foglamp / directional lamps
) Access to the front foglamp is through the
orifice below the bumper.) Disconnect the bulb holder connector by pressing on the top of the tongue. )
Extract the bulb holder by pressing on the
two clips clips (top and bottom).) Replace the module.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeater bulbs
)Press the central tongue and remove the side repeater. )Pull the bulb holder out and replace the failed bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

)
Insert a flat screwdriver between the mirror glass and its base.)
Use the screwdriver as a lever to extract
the mirror glass. ) Unclip the mirror shell by pressing on the
two retaining clips.
To obtain this module, contact aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. You can also contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for thisreplacement.

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1.Brake lamps (P21W).2. Sidelamps (light emitting diodes - LEDs).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
Rear lamps


Changing the light emittingdiode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

4.Foglamp (P21W).5.
Reversing lamp (P21W).

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These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
)open the boot, )remove the access grille from the corresponding side trim panel, )slacken and remove the nut, )disconnect the lamp unit connector, )remove the lamp unit carefully by it pullingin line towards the outside,
)
press the retaining tabs and remove the
bulb holder,
) turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
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 damaging the lamp.

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Changing the third brake lamp (light emitting diodes - LEDs)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Number plate lamps
To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out
this operation with the tailgate half open.
) Insert a thin screwdriver into the lenscutout. )
Push it outwards. )
Remove the lens.)
Change the faulty bulb.
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
Access is by passing a hand under the bumper. ) Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn and
pull it out.)
Change the failed bulb.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
On the left hand side, take care to not touch
the exhaust silencer; risk of burns if changing
a bulb after stopping the engine.
Changing a foglamp or reversing lamp bulb

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the dashboard fusebox cover.)unclip the cover by pulling at the top right,
then left, )disengage the cover completely and turn
it over,
Access to the tools
) remove the carrier on which the tweezer isfitted.