Rear lamps (saloon)

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Rear lamp unit

Rear lamp unit

Identify the failed bulb.

Bulbs:

A S top-lamps and sidelamps:
P 21 W / 5 W
B S idelamp: R 5 W
C R eversing lamp: H 21 W
D Foglamp: H 21 W
E Direction indicator: P 21 W

Rear lamp on boot

Rear lamp on boot

1 Open the boot.
2 Using a flat screwdriver, remove the 3 clips which fix the trim in the lamp area.
3 Partially remove the trim F.
4 Disconnect the connector G.
5 Detach the bulb holder H.
6 Replace the bulb.
7 Replace the bulb holder H.
8 Connect the connector G.
9 Replace and fix the trim F with its clips.

In some climatic conditions, mist may appear on the headlamp / indicator lenses.

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 not, contact a CITROËN dealer.

Rear lamp on wing

Rear lamp on wing

1 Remove the lateral boot trim flap A. To do so, pull it towards the inside of the boot, then pull it upwards.

2 Disconnect connector B.

2 Disconnect connector B.
3 Unscrew the 2 fixings C.
4 Remove the lamp from its housing.

5 Detach the bulb holder D.

5 Detach the bulb holder D.
6 Replace the bulb.
7 Replace the bulb holder D.
8 Place the lamp in its housing.
9 Screw in the 2 fixings C.
10 Connect connector B.
11 Refit the trim A.

Note: You can use the spare wheel jack handle to screw or unscrew the fixings C.

Rear lamp unit

Rear lamp unit

Identify the failed bulb.

Bulbs:

A S top-lamp and sidelamp :
P 21 W / 5 W
B S idelamp : R 5 W
C R eversing lamp : H 21 W
D Foglamp : H 21 W
E Direction indicator: P 21 W

Rear lamp on boot

Rear lamp on boot

1 Open the boot.
2 Using a flat screwdriver, remove the 3 clips which fix the trim in the lamp area.
3 Partially remove the trim F.
4 Disconnect the connector G.
5 Detach the bulb holder H.
6 Replace the bulb.
7 Replace the bulb holder H.
8 Connect the connector G.
9 Replace and fix the trim F with its clips.

In some climatic conditions, mist may appear on the headlamp / indicator lenses.

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 not, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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