Changing the front headlights - Citroën C2

Excessive opacity of the front headlights may result in a second inspection during the technical inspection.

Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Remove both front wheels.

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

To remove the front mudguards, use a flat screwdriver to unclip the plastic clips.

There are 5 clips in the wheel arch and 2 more under the bumper attached to the under engine cover.

It is now possible to access the front bumper supports. Unscrew the two retaining screws using a 10 mm wrench.

In the engine compartment, unscrew the 4 torx screws with a T20 bit.

If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, disconnect the plugs.

Handle the bumper carefully. Remove it by pulling it towards the front of the vehicle.

Locate the 3 fixing points of each headlight.

Use a 10mm wrench for the 3 screws. The first one is fixed above the headlight on the front fender.

Second screw, also on the wing but under the headlight.

Last screw, under the headlight towards the inside of the front face.

Disconnect the headlight electrical connector by lifting the red tab up and toward the rear.

Pull the headlight out of its location towards the front to remove it.

Compare the headlights. In particular, the correct correspondence of the 3 fixing points.

Changing the headlight bulbs - Citroën C2

Carefully place the new headlight in its location and match the 3 fixing points.

Replace the electrical connector.

Tighten the three screws correctly with the 10 mm key. Without forcing too much so as not to break the plastic tabs.

Repeat the removal and reinstallation steps on the second headlight.

Replace the bumper and mud flaps.

Check the correct operation and adjust the lighting height of the front headlights.