Peugeot 405. Manual - part 53

Later models

36 Remove the small screws securing the
two halves of the key/transmitter casing
together. Remove the two batteries, noting
which way round they are fitted.
37 Fit the new batteries, ensuring that they
are fitted the correct way round. Clip the two
halves of the casing back together and refit
the securing screw.

21 Electric window 

components - 
removal and refitting

3

Electronic control unit

Removal

1 Remove the driver’s door inner trim panel
as described in Section 13.

2 The control unit is clipped to a bracket on the
rear of the door trim panel (see illustration).
3 Unclip the control unit and withdraw it from
the panel.

Refitting

4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refit the
door trim panel as described in Section 13.

Window switches

5 Refer to Chapter 12.

Window regulator motors

6 The regulator motors are integral with the
regulator assemblies, and cannot be obtained
separately.
7 Removal and refitting details for the
regulator assemblies are given in Section 15.

22 Exterior mirrors and

associated components -
removal and refitting

3

General

1 A number of different types of rear view
mirror may be encountered, according to
model, and date of manufacture.
2 The following paragraphs provide a guide
to all types.

Mirror

Removal

3 On models with electric mirrors, remove the
door inner trim panel (Section 13), then peel back
the plastic sealing sheet from the door for access

to the mirror wiring connector(s). Disconnect the
wiring connectors (see illustration).
4 If not already done, prise the mirror trim
plate from the inside front corner of the door.
Where applicable, loosen the clamp screw,
and release the adjuster knob from the trim
plate (see illustration).
5 Where applicable, prise the sealing strip
and the grommet from the adjuster linkage
aperture in the door for access to the lower
mirror securing screws  (see illustrations).
6 Remove the four securing screws, and
withdraw the mirror from the door (see
illustrations). Where applicable, feed the
wiring up through the door, noting its routing.

Refitting

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but where
applicable refit the door inner trim panel with
reference to Section 13.

Mirror glass

Removal

8 Various methods have been used to retain
the glass. On some mirrors, the glass cannot
be removed from the housing, and the
complete mirror unit must be renewed. The
mirror glass may be stuck using adhesive
pads; on later types of mirror, the glass may
be held by a wire clip, or by a locking ring.
9 To remove a mirror glass secured by a
locking ring, tilt the glass fully upwards, then
insert a screwdriver at the lower edge of the
glass and locate the locking ring. Lever the
locking ring towards the door of the vehicle to
release the glass (see illustration).

22.6b  . . . and withdraw the mirror

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21.2  Disconnecting wiring plug from the

electric windows electronic control unit

22.4  Loosen the clamp screw and release

mirror adjuster knob from the trim plate

22.6a  Remove the four 

securing screws . . .

22.5b  . . . and the grommet

22.5a  Prise off the sealing strip . . .

22.3  Disconnecting the door mirror 

wiring connectors

10 To remove a mirror glass secured by a
wire clip, working at the bottom edge of the
mirror glass, locate the ends of the spring clip
which secures the glass. Using a screwdriver,
push the ends of the clip together to release
the glass. Withdraw the glass, and disconnect
the wiring, where applicable. Recover the
spring clip if it is loose (see illustrations).

Refitting

11 On models where the glass is secured by
a locking ring, where applicable reconnect the
wiring to the glass, then locate the glass in the
housing, and lever the locking ring away from
the door to lock the glass in position.
12 On models where the glass is retained by
a wire clip, fit the spring clip to the rear of the
mirror glass, ensuring that the clip is correctly
located in the slots in the rear of the mirror
glass. Push the mirror glass into the mirror
until the spring clip locks into position in the
mirror adjuster groove. On models where the
mirror glass is secured by a wire clip, lightly
grease the plastic ring on the adjuster to aid
refitting of the spring clip.

Mirror adjustment mechanism

13 The adjustment mechanism is integral
with the mirror assembly, and if faulty, the
complete mirror must be renewed.

23 Windscreen, tailgate and

fixed window glass - 
general information

These areas of glass are secured by the

tight fit of the weatherstrip in the body

aperture, and are bonded in position with a
special adhesive. Renewal of such fixed glass
is a difficult, messy and time-consuming task,
which is considered beyond the scope of the
home mechanic. It is difficult, unless one has
plenty of practice, to obtain a secure,
waterproof fit. Furthermore, the task carries a
high risk of breakage; this applies especially
to the laminated glass windscreen. In view of
this, owners are strongly advised to have this
sort of work carried out by one of the many
specialist windscreen fitters.

24 Sunroof - general information

General

1 The factory-fitted sunroof is of the electric
tilt/slide type.

2 Due to the complexity of the sunroof
mechanism, considerable skill is required to
repair, replace or adjust the sunroof components
successfully. Removal of the roof first requires
the headlining to be removed, which is a tedious
operation, and not a task to be undertaken
lightly. Therefore, any problems with this type of
sunroof should be referred to a Peugeot dealer.
3 Removal and refitting of the sunroof motor
is described in the following paragraphs.
4 Refer to Chapter 12 for details of sunroof
switch removal.

Sunroof motor

Removal

5 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
6 Prise out the switch(es) and the light(s) from
the roof console to expose the console
securing screws. Disconnect the wiring plugs
and withdraw the switch(es) and light(s), or
move them to one side, as applicable. Where
applicable, also prise out the map reading
light surround.
7 Unclip the sun visors from the roof console.
8 Remove the screws, and withdraw the roof
console. Where applicable, release the wiring
connector(s) from the rear of the console.
9 Unscrew the earth lead securing bolt.
10 Unclip the relay bracket from the roof.
11 Unscrew the three screws, and withdraw
the motor assembly from the roof (see
illustration). Where applicable, disconnect
the switch wiring connector.

Refitting

12 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

25 Body exterior fittings -

removal and refitting

2

Front grille panel

Removal

1 Open the bonnet.
2 Working through the front of the grille,
remove the grille front securing screws (see
illustration).
3 Working at the top inner corners of the
headlights, remove the bolts securing the
upper corners of the grille (see illustration).

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22.10b  . . . then withdraw the glass and

disconnect the wiring

25.2  Remove the grille front securing

screws . . .

24.11  Sunroof motor securing screws

(arrowed)

22.10c  Recover the spring clip if it is loose

22.10a  Prise ends of the clip apart (seen

with mirror removed and inverted) . . .

22.9  Releasing a mirror glass locking ring

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4 Where applicable, release the retaining clip,
then push out the pin securing the bonnet
release lever to the catch (see illustration).
5 Lift the grille panel upwards to disengage
the lower locating lugs, and withdraw the
panel.

Refitting

6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Scuttle grille panel

Removal

7 Remove the wiper arms as described in
Chapter 12.
8 Disconnect the washer fluid hose from the
T-piece at the right-hand side of the scuttle
(see illustration).
9 Unscrew the four scuttle grille panel
securing screws (see illustration).
10 Prise off the clip securing the left-hand
side of the grille panel to the scuttle (see
illustration).
11 Carefully release the weatherstrip from
the rear edge of the grille panel, then withdraw
the panel from the vehicle (see illustration).

Refitting

12 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refit the
wiper arms with reference to Chapter 12.

Wheel arch liners 
and mud shields

13 The wheel arch liners are secured by a
combination of self-tapping screws, and
push-fit clips. Removal is self-evident, and
normally the clips can be released by pulling
the liner away from the wheel arch.

14 The mud shields are secured in a similar
manner, although certain panels may be
secured using pop-rivets. Where applicable,
drill out the pop-rivets, and use new rivets on
refitting.

Body trim strips and badges

15 The various body trim strips and badges
are held in position with a special adhesive
tape. Removal requires the trim/badge to be
heated, to soften the adhesive, and then cut
away from the surface. Due to the high risk of
damage to the vehicle paintwork during this
operation, it is recommended that this task
should be entrusted to a Peugeot dealer.

26 Seats - removal and refitting

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Front seat

a) Remove the ignition key.
b) Disconnect the battery negative lead, and

wait for two minutes before carrying out
any further work.

c) Disconnect the pre-tensioner wiring plug

from the tensioner unit.

Note: Do not tamper with the pre-tensioner
unit in any way, and do not attempt to test the
unit. Note that the unit is triggered if the

mechanism is supplied with an electrical
current (including via an ohmmeter), or if the
assembly is subjected to a temperature of
greater than 100ºC.

Removal

1 Move the seat fully forwards.
2 Tilt the seat backrest forwards.
3 Remove the bolts (one bolt on each side)
securing the rear of the seat rails to the floor
(see illustration).
4 Move the seat fully rearwards.
5 Remove the bolts (one bolt on each side)
securing the front of the seat rails to the floor.
6 Recover the washers, where applicable,
then lift the seat from the vehicle.
7 Where applicable, recover the plastic plates
from the floor.

Refitting

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal but, where
applicable, ensure that the plastic plates are

26.3  Front seat rear securing bolt partially

removed

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25.3  . . . and the upper securing bolts

(arrowed)

25.8  Disconnect the washer fluid hose

25.11  Removing the scuttle grille panel

25.10  Prise the clip from 

the end of the panel

25.9  Unscrew the grille panel 

securing screws

25.4  Push out the bonnet release lever

securing pin

Warning: On models with seat
belt pre-tensioners, observe the
following precautions before
attempting to remove the seat.

in position on the floor, and securely tighten
the mounting bolts.

Rear seat cushion - Saloon models

Removal

9 Grasp each lower corner of the seat cushion
in turn, and push towards the centre of the car,
then pull up to release the securing lug.
10 Once both corners have been released,
the cushion can be lifted from the vehicle.

Refitting

11 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but take
care not to trap the seat belts.

Rear seat back - Saloon models

Removal

12 Where applicable, fold down the rear
armrest, and remove the screw securing the
armrest trim panel to the body. Withdraw the
trim panel (see illustrations).

13 Pull each side of the seat back upwards to
disengage it from the securing lugs, then
withdraw the assembly from the vehicle.

Refitting

14 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but take
care not to trap the seat belts.

Rear seat cushion - 
Estate models

Removal

15 Pull the rear of the seat cushion upwards,
using the strap provided, then unscrew the
nuts securing the hinges to the floor (see
illustration).

Refitting

16 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but take
care not to trap the seat belts.

Rear seat back - Estate models

Removal

17 Release the seat back retaining catches,
and tilt the seat back forwards.
18 Unscrew the nuts securing the seat back
hinges to the floor, then lift the seat back from
the vehicle. On models with split rear seat
backs, disengage the inner seat back pivot
from the central bracket, and remove each
section individually (see illustrations).

Refitting

19 Refitting is a reversal of removal but,
where applicable, ensure that the seat belts
are not trapped.

27 Seat belt components -

removal and refitting

3

Note: Note the locations of any spacers
and/or washers on the seat belt anchor bolts,
to ensure correct refitting.

Front seat belt

Removal

1 Where applicable, remove the cover, then
unscrew the lower seat belt anchor bolt from
the edge of the seat.
2 Unclip the roof side trim panels to expose
the upper B-pillar trim panel top securing
screws. Remove the screws (see illustration).

3 Prise off the trim plate, and unscrew the
seat belt upper anchor bolt (see illustration).
Recover the spacer.
4 Working at the bottom of the upper B-pillar
trim panel, remove the remaining securing
screw, then manipulate the panel from the B-
pillar (see illustration).

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26.15  Rear seat cushion hinge securing

nut (arrowed) - Estate model

27.2  Removing an upper B-pillar trim

panel top securing screw

26.18b  Split rear seat back inner pivot

(arrowed) - Estate model

26.18a  Rear seat back hinge securing nuts

(arrowed) - Estate model

26.12b  . . . and withdraw the armrest trim

panel - Saloon model

26.12a  Remove the securing screw . . .

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27.3  Removing the trim plate from the

front seat belt upper anchor bolt

27.4  Removing the upper B-pillar trim

panel lower securing screw