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DS 3: Changing a bulb / Rear lamps

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

Model with "Full LED" technology lamps

DS 3. Rear lamps

  1. Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps (LED)
  2. Reversing lamps (W16W)
  3. Direction indicators with sequential effect (LED)
  4. Brake lamps (LED)

Model with halogen lamps

DS 3. Rear lamps

  1. Brake lamps/sidelamps (W21/5W)
  2. Direction indicators (WY16W amber)
  3. Reversing lamps (W16W)

Direction indicators and brake lamps/sidelamps

DS 3. Rear lamps Rapid flashing of a direction indicator warning lamp (left or right) indicates that one of the bulbs on the corresponding side has failed.

DS 3. Rear lamps Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced by bulbs with identical specifications and colour.

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

  • Open the boot.

DS 3. Rear lamps

  • Remove the access flap on the corresponding side trim, so that the lamp unit fixing screw can be accessed.
  • Slacken the lamp unit fixing using a socket wrench.
  • Finish slackening it by hand to recover the nut, making sure not to let it drop.
  • Remove the lamp unit.
  • Unclip the lamp unit connector.

DS 3. Rear lamps

  • Squeeze and pull the connector.

DS 3. Rear lamps

  1. Brake lamps/Sidelamps
  2. Direction indicators

Once the lamp unit is disconnected and released, remove the lamp unit so that the bulbs can be changed:

DS 3. Rear lamps

  • Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left and pull it out.
  • Pull the bulb out and replace it.

DS 3. Rear lamps 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 unit.

Reversing lamps (tailgate)

  • Open the tailgate.

DS 3. Rear lamps

  • Remove the access cover and undo the two lamp unit fixing nuts using a socket wrench.
  • Squeeze and pull the connector to remove it.

Once the lamp unit is disconnected and released, remove the lamp unit so that the bulbs can be changed:

DS 3. Rear lamps

  • Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left and pull it out.
  • Replace the bulb.

Foglamp (P21W)

DS 3. Rear lamps

For access, pass your hand under the bumper on the left-hand side.

  • Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left and pull it out.
  • Turn the bulb a quarter turn to the left and pull it out.
  • Change the bulb.

    Front lamps

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