Peugeot 205 (954 cc, 1124 cc, 1360 cc, 1580 cc & 1905 cc). Manual - part 26
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withdrawn and the radio removed after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.