Peugeot 205. Manual - part 47

When the ignition is switched on with the

sidelights also switched on, the relay is
energised, closing the internal contacts and
supplying current to the dipped beam circuit
via the resistor. This causes the dip filaments
in the headlights to be illuminated at one-sixth
dipped beam brightness. The relay winding is
earthed through the headlight main beam
filaments, so that the relay is de-energised
when the main beam is switched on.

14 Wiper arms - removal and

refitting

1

Removal

1 Before removing a wiper arm, stick some
masking tape to the screen glass, along the
edge of the blade so that its position on the

glass can be restored when the arm is being
refitted to its spindle splines.
2 Flip up the plastic cover, unscrew the nut
and pull the arm from the spindle (see
illustrations). 

Refitting

3 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but align
the blade with the tape on the glass before
pushing the arm home.

15 Windscreen wiper motor and

linkage - removal and refitting

2

Removal

1 Remove the wiper arms, as described in
Section 14.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 

3 Open the bonnet then remove the air inlet
grille by removing the screws and easing the
grille from the windscreen weatherstrip (see
illustration). 
4 Unscrew the nuts from the wiper spindle
bodies (see illustration). 
5 Disconnect the wiper motor wiring
connector.
6 Unscrew the mounting bolt and disengage
the wiper motor from the upper location pins. 
7 The motor can be separated from the
linkage by removing the nut securing the
crank to the spindle.

Refitting

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but use a
screwdriver to lift the weatherstrip as the grille
is inserted.

16 Tailgate wiper motor -

removal and refitting

2

Removal

1 Remove the wiper arm, as described in
Section 14. 
2 Remove the tailgate trim, with reference to
Chapter 11. 
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 
4 Disconnect the wiring and the relay wiring
connector (see illustrations). 
5 Unscrew the spindle nut and remove the
spacer and washer. 
6 Unscrew the mounting bolts and withdraw
the motor assembly, noting the location of the
washers and earth wires (see illustration). 
7 The relay can be removed by removing the
mounting screw. 

Refitting

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

17 Washer system - general

information

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the

left-hand front corner of the engine
compartment with the bulk of the unit below

Body electrical system  12•13

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14.2a  Unscrew the nut . . .

14.2b  . . . and remove the wiper arm

15.4  Wiper spindle body

16.4a Tailgate wiper motor wiring

connection . . .

15.3  Removing the air intake grille screws

16.4b  . . . and wiper motor relay

16.6 Tailgate wiper motor and mounting

bolts

the wheel arch. The reservoir supplies both
the windscreen and tailgate jets. On some
models a headlight washer system is installed
with the reservoir in the right-hand front
corner of the engine compartment.

The washer jets are adjustable by inserting

a pin into their nozzles and moving them to
give an acceptable pattern on the glass.

The use of a good quality screen wash

product is recommended. In winter add some
methylated spirit to the fluid to prevent
freezing. Never use cooling system antifreeze
as it will damage the paintwork.

18 Tailgate heated window -

general information

Take great care not to scratch the heater

elements with carelessly stacked luggage or
rings on the fingers.

Avoid sticking labels over the elements, and

clean the glass interior surface with warm
water and a little detergent, wiping in the
same direction as the elements run.

19 Central door locking system

- general information

On models fitted with a central door locking

system it is possible to lock all doors,
including the tailgate, simply by locking the
driver’s door. 

The system uses electric actuators to move

the door lock mechanisms. The actuators can
be removed by dismantling the doors, as
described in Chapter 11.

20 Horn - removal and refitting

2

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 
2 Remove the relevant headlight, as
described in Section 10. 
3 Unscrew the mounting nut, remove the
horn and disconnect the wiring (see
illustration). 

Refitting

4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

21 Air compressor and horn (1.9

GTI models) - removal and
refitting

2

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 
2 Remove the left-hand headlight as
described in Section 10.
3 Disconnect the air hose and supply wire.
4 Unbolt and remove the compressor or horn
as required.

Refitting

5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

22 Radio - removal and refitting

2

Removal

Note: If the radio incorporates an anti-theft
system, once the battery has been
disconnected, the radio unit cannot be re-
activated until the appropriate security code
has been entered. Do not remove the unit
unless the appropriate code is known. 

Early models

1 A standard radio aperture is provided in the
centre console. 
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Pull off the control knobs and unscrew the
mounting nuts. The surround can then be
withdrawn and the radio removed after
disconnecting the aerial and wiring (see
illustration). 
4 An in-line fuse is normally fitted to the feed
wire behind the radio. 

Later models

5 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
6 Remove the radio side trims (see
illustration), and insert lengths of welding rod
or metal dowel into the exposed holes to
release the clips. Special tools are available
for this operation from motor accessory shops
or Peugeot dealers.
7 Withdraw the radio from the facia, and
disconnect the aerial and wiring.

Refitting

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

23 Vehicle immobiliser - general

information

From 1993, a vehicle immobiliser system is

fitted to certain GTI models. The system is
activated by locking the car with the PLIP
remote control device.

A possible fault with the system should not

be overlooked if the car cannot be started,
and other areas of investigation have failed to
locate the cause. Refer to a Peugeot dealer
for additional information.

12•14 Body electrical system

20.3 Horn and mounting nut

22.3  Removing the radio on early models

22.6  Removing the radio side trims on

later models

Small breaks in the heated
rear window grid can be
repaired using special
conductive paint, obtainable

from motor accessory shops. Use the
paint as directed by the manufacturer.

Wiring diagrams  12•15

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Key to wiring diagrams

12•16 Wiring diagrams

Key to wiring diagrams (continued)