Peugeot 3008 II Bulb Replacement

Hello and welcome. In this post, we’ll look at changing the bulbs on your Peugeot 3008. Many of the lamps are LED and need a PEUGEOT dealer, but some rear bulbs you can change yourself.

Quick Reference

Generalities relating to changing a bulb

Before you change any bulb, read these general points. In some weather conditions, such as low temperature or humidity, misting on the inside of the headlamp and rear lamp glass is normal. It clears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating. To clean them:

• Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, detergent or solvent products.
• Use a sponge and soapy water, or a pH neutral product.
• If you use a high-pressure washer on stubborn marks, do not keep the lance pointed at the headlamps, lamps or their edges for too long. This can damage their protective coating and seals.

When you change a bulb, follow these rules:

• Only change a bulb with the ignition off and after the headlamp or lamp has been switched off for several minutes. There is a risk of serious burns.
• Do not touch the bulb with your fingers. Use a lint-free cloth.
• Only use anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs, so you do not damage the headlamp.
• Always replace a failed bulb with a new one of the same type and specification.
• Replace bulbs in pairs to avoid uneven lighting.

To refit a lamp unit, carry out the removal steps in reverse order.

Light-emitting diode (LED) headlamps and lamps

Depending on the version, these headlamps and lamps use LED technology:

• LED technology headlamps
• Full LED technology headlamps
• Direction indicator side repeaters
• Side spotlamps
• Brake lamps
• LED technology rear lamps
• Third brake lamp
• Number plate lamps

If one of these needs replacing, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not touch the LED or Full LED headlamps, as there is a risk of electrocution. Never look too closely at the light beam of LED lamps, as there is a risk of serious eye injury.

Front lamps

The front lamp layout depends on which headlamps your 3008 has.

Both types of headlamp are LED, so contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if one needs replacing.

Rear lamps

The rear lamp layout and bulb types depend on which lamps your 3008 has.

The rear foglamps use a P21W bulb on models with both Full LED and LED technology lamps.

Direction indicators (on the wings):

1. Open the cover: open the tailgate, then unclip the access cover on the side you are working on.
2. Loosen the nut: unblock the lamp fixing nut with a 10 mm box spanner.
3. Protect the nut: place a cloth below the nut, so you do not lose it in the wing trim if it drops.
4. Remove the nut: unscrew the lamp fixing nut by hand and take it off.
5. Release the clip: disengage the retaining clip while pushing the lamp back slightly.
6. Take out the lamp: from the outside, carefully pull the lamp to the rear, then up.
7. Disconnect it: disconnect the lamp connector.
8. Remove the bulb holder: turn the bulb holder a quarter turn, using a universal pair of pliers if necessary, and pull it out.
9. Change the bulb: remove the bulb and replace it.

Reversing lamps (on the tailgate):

1. Open the cover: open the tailgate, then insert a flat screwdriver into the cut-out to unclip the access cover on the side you are working on.
2. Loosen the nut: unblock the lamp fixing nut with a 10 mm box spanner.
3. Remove the nut: unscrew the lamp fixing nut by hand and take it off.
4. Release the clip: disengage the retaining clip while pushing the lamp back slightly.
5. Take out the lamp: from the outside, carefully pull the lamp to the rear.
6. Disconnect it: press on each side of the lamp connector to disconnect it.
7. Remove the bulb holder: turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it.
8. Change the bulb: remove the bulb and replace it.

Foglamps (P21W): you change these bulbs from outside the rear bumper.

1. Reach the lamp: pass your hand under the bumper.
2. Remove the bulb holder: turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it.
3. Change the bulb: turn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.

If you change a foglamp bulb within a few minutes of switching off the ignition, take care not to touch the exhaust, as there is a risk of burns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the headlamp bulbs on my Peugeot 3008 myself?

No. Both the LED and Full LED headlamps must be replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not touch them, as there is a risk of electrocution.

What bulb does the Peugeot 3008 rear foglamp use?

The rear foglamps use a P21W bulb on both the Full LED and LED technology rear lamps. You change it from under the rear bumper.

What bulbs do the rear indicators and reversing lamps take?

On models with LED technology rear lamps, the direction indicators take a WY16W amber bulb and the reversing lamps take a W16W bulb. On Full LED technology lamps, both are LED.

Why is there misting inside my Peugeot 3008 headlamps?

In some weather conditions, such as low temperature or humidity, misting inside the headlamps and rear lamps is normal. It clears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

Most lamps on your Peugeot 3008 are LED and need a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, but you can change the remaining rear bulbs yourself with a few simple tools. Always let the lamps cool first, use the correct bulb type, and replace bulbs in pairs.

More Peugeot 3008 Guides

To understand the lamps on your dashboard, read our guides to the 3008's red warning lights, orange warning lights and green and blue warning lights.

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This is an independent guide, not an official Peugeot publication. If in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop before carrying out any work.

Related guides: Peugeot 3008 model guides.

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