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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)
1. Dual-function Xenon headlamps (dipped/main): D1S
2.
C

ornering lighting: HP19
3.
Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LEDs)
For the maintenance of the front lamps and
changing HP19 and D1S bulbs and LED lamps,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You are advised to change both D1S
bulbs at the same time, if one of them
has failed.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F

d

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

u

se a sponge and soapy water or
a

pH neutral product,
F

w

hen 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. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
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.
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Dipped beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cap B.
F D isconnect the connector by pressing it
between the thumb and index finger.
F

F
ree the bulb from its two metal clamps.
F

T
ake out the bulb.
F

R
eplace the bulb, exerting a slight axial
force.
F

R
efit the connector, until it is all the way in.
F

R
efit the protective cap B .
Main beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cap A .
F D isengage the retaining spring.
F

R
emove the bulb and replace it, paying
attention to the direction of fitting.
F

R
efit the retaining spring.
F

R
efit the protective cap A .
Model with halogen headlamps
1. Main beams: H1
2. D ipped beams: H7
3.
D

irectional lighting: H7
4.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps (LEDs)
For the maintenance of the front lamps and
changing LED lamps, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Directional lamp
F Remove the protective cap C.
F D isconnect the connector by pressing it
between the thumb and index finger.
F

F
ree the bulb from its two metal clamps.
F

T
ake out the bulb.
F

R
eplace the bulb, exerting a slight axial
force.
F

R
efit the connector, until it is all the way in.
F

R
efit the protective cap C .
Direction indicators
F Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.
F

R
emove the fixing screw of lamp B using
a torx tool and pull the headlamp unit to
remove it from the bumper.
F
d
e
tach the bulb C by pressing on bars 1
and 2 .
F
d
i
sconnect the connector (pull whilst
pressing on the grey tongue using a flat
screwdriver).
F

R
eplace the bulb.
F

R
efit the connector (push the grey tongue
in well). F
R efit the headlamp unit in the bumper.
F

R
efit the lamp screws.
F

P
osition the cover using its guides and refit
the screws.
Bulbs: HP24W
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Side repeaters
The side repeater is sealed.
If the bulb is faulty, replace the side repeater.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front foglamps
F Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.
F

R
emove the fixing screw of lamp B using
a torx tool and pull the headlamp unit to
remove it from the bumper.
F
d
i
sconnect the connector D .F
R emove the bulb by per forming a quarter
of a turn.
F

R
eplace the bulb.
F

R
efit the connector D.
F

R
efit the headlamp unit in the bumper.
F

R
efit the lamp screws.
F

P
osition the cover using its guides and refit
the screws.
Bulbs: H8 When refitting, take care not to trap
the electrical cables.
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Rear lamps (Saloon)
Identify the failed bulb.
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps:
P 21 W / 5 W
2.
S

idelamps: R 5 W
3.
R

eversing lamps: H 21 W
4.
F

oglamps: H 21 W
5.
D

irection indicators: PY 21 WBoot-mounted lamps
F Unclip the bulb holder H .
F
R
eplace the bulb.
F

R
efit the bulb holder H .
F

C
heck that the bulb holder H is secured
correctly by the two clips 6 .
F

R
efit the connector G .
F

R
eplace and fix the trim F with its clips.
F
O
pen the boot.
F
U
sing a flat screwdriver, remove the 3

clips
which fix the trim in the lamp area.
F

P

artially remove the trim F .
F
d
i

sconnect the connector G .
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Wing-mounted lamps
F disconnect connector B.
F U nscrew the 2 fixings C .
F

R
emove the lamp from its housing. F

D
etach the bulb holder D
.
F
R
eplace the bulb.
F
R
efit the bulb holder D
.
F
P
lace the lamp in its housing.
F
S
crew in the 2 fixings C
.
F
R
efit connector B
.
F
R
efit the trim A
.
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixings C .
F
R
emove the lateral boot trim flap

A . To do
so, pull it towards the inside of the boot,
then pull it upwards.
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Boot-mounted lamps
Rear lamps (Tourer)
Identify the failed bulb.
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps:
P 21 W / 5 W
2.
S

idelamps: R 5 W
3.
R

eversing lamps: H 21 W
4.
F

oglamps: H 21 W
5.
D

irection indicators: PY 21 W F

U
nclip the bulb holder J.
F

R
eplace the bulb.
F

R
efit the bulb holder J ensuring that it is
correctly clipped in place.
F

P
osition the lamp in its housing.
F

T
ighten the fixing nut H.
F

R
efit the connector G.
F

P
osition and clip in place the plastic
cover F .
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut H .
F

O
pen the boot.
F

U
sing a flat screwdriver, remove the plastic
cover F .
F
d
i
sconnect the connector G.
F

U
nscrew the fixing nut H.
F

D
isengage the lamp from its housing.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F disconnect the connector B.
F U nscrew the fixing nut C .
F

R
emove the lamp from its housing. F

D
etach the bulb holder D
.
F
R
eplace the faulty bulb.
F
R
efit the bulb holder D
.
F
P
lace the lamp in its housing.
F
S
crew in the fixing nut C
.
F
R
efit the connector B
.
F
R
efit the trim A
.
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut C .
Remove the lateral boot trim A .
To do so:
F

P

ull it towards towards the inside of the
boot.
F

P

ull it upwards.
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