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

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Changing dipped beams

 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.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap C .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing the directional lighting

 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.

 Reconnect the connector, until it
is all the way in.

 Replace the protective cap D .

 Replace the cover and fi x it in
place using the pegs A . Changing 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.

 Connect the connector (push the
grey tongue in well).

 Replace 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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Changing front foglamps

 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.
Changing side repeaters

 Disconnect the connector D .

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

 Replace the bulb.

 Connect the connector D .

 Replace 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: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 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 .
Changing the lamps on the boot

 Detach the bulb holder H .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect 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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Changing the lamps on the wing

 Remove the lateral boot trim fl ap

A . To do so, pull it towards the
inside of the boot, then pull it up-
wards.

Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .

 Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Connect connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ings C .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Changing the lamps on the boot

 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: R 5 W

3. Reversing lamp: H21 W

4. Foglamps: H21 W

5. Direction indicators: P21 W
In some climatic conditions, mist
may appear on the headlamp/in-
dicator 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.

 Replace the bulb holder H .

 Connect the connector G .

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

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Changing the lamps on the wing
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.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the fi xing screw C .

 Connect the connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ing screw C .

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Changing number plate lights
(W 5 W)

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

 Push it outwards to unclip it. Changing the third brake light
(diodes)

For the replacement of this type of
diode light, contact a CITROËN
dealer.

 Remove the lens.

 Change the faulty bulb.

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Changing interior bulbs
Interior lamps

 Unclip the transparent cover of the
interior 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
Spotlamp

 Detach the cover.

 If necessary, detach the partition
of the affected spotlamp. 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 interior bulbs
Interior lamps

 Unclip the transparent cover of the
interior 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
Spotlamp

 Detach the cover.

 If necessary, detach the partition
of the affected spotlamp. 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
Operating 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 fuse-
box.
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 Bad

Pliers 1 Fuses under the dashboard
Access to the fuses

 open the storage box to its stop-
ping point then pull fi rmly on it
horizontally,

 remove the trim by pulling sharp-
ly on the bottom.
Fusebox C
Fusebox
A
Replacement fuses andpliers 1
When refi tting the storage box, ob-
serve the following advice:
- With the storage box horizontal,
refi t the bottom ensuring that the
lower cut-outs are in line with the
pins.
- Give a sharp push to the front.
- Close the storage box, ensuring that the springs located behind
pass over the top.
Fusebox B