Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Dipped beam

 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.

 Refi t the connector, until it is all
the way in.

 Refi t the protective cap C .

 Refi t the cover and fi x it in place
using the pegs A . Directional lamp

 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.

 Refi t the connector, until it is all
the way in.

 Refi t the protective cap D .

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

 Refi t the connector (push the
grey tongue in well).

 Refi t 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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Front foglamp

 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.
Side repeaters

 Disconnect the connector D .

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

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the connector D .

 Refi t 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: R5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H 21 W

4. Foglamps: H 21 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 .
Boot-mounted lamps

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder H .

 Refi t 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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Wing-mounted lamps

 Remove the lateral boot trim
fl ap A . To do so, pull it towards
the inside of the boot, then pull it
upwards.
 Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .


Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Refi t connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the wheelbrace to
screw or unscrew the fi xings 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: R5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H 21 W

4. Foglamps: H 21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
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.

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder H .

 Refi t the connector G .

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

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Wing-mounted lamps
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.

 Refi t the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the fi xing screw C .

 Refi t the connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the wheelbrace to screw
or unscrew the fi xing screw C .

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Number plate lamps (W 5 W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver into one
of the external holes of the lens.

 Push it outwards to unclip it. Third brake lamp
(diodes)
For the replacement of this type of
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

 Remove the lens.

 Change the faulty bulb.

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Interior lamps
Roof lamps

 Unclip the transparent cover of
the roof lamp to reach the bulb.

Bulb: W 5 W
Rear reading lamps (Tourer)

 Detach the cover of the reading
lamp to access the bulb.

Bulb: W 5 W
Map reading lamp

 Detach the cover.

 If necessary, detach the partition
of the affected map reading lamp. Boot lamp

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.
Pavement lighting

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb. Floor lighting

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.
Glovebox

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.

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Interior lamps
Roof lamps

 Unclip the transparent cover of
the roof lamp to reach the bulb.

Bulb: W 5 W
Rear reading lamps (Tourer)

 Detach the cover of the reading
lamp to access the bulb.

Bulb: W 5 W
Map reading lamp

 Detach the cover.

 If necessary, detach the partition
of the affected map reading lamp. Boot lamp

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.
Pavement lighting

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb. Floor lighting

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.
Glovebox

 Detach the cover and use a
W 5 W bulb.

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CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of
the corresponding function.
The 2 fuseboxes are located below
the dashboard and under the bonnet.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should
ascertain the cause of the fault and
have it remedied. the numbers of the
fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse that has blown
with one of the same rating (same
colour).
Use the special pliers 1 placed on
the fl ap close to the fuseboxes. The
fl ap also has spare fuses available.

Good Failed

Pliers 1 Fuses under the dashboard
Access to the fuses

 open the glove box then unclip
the access cover.
Fusebox C
Fusebox
A
Replacement fuses and pliers 1
Fusebox B