Peugeot 405. Manual - part 54

5 Unscrew the two now-exposed top
securing screws from the lower B-pillar trim
panel.
6 Unclip the sill trim panels to expose the
lower B-pillar trim panel bottom securing
screws. Remove the screws, and withdraw
the panel from the B-pillar (see illustration).
7 Unscrew the inertia reel bolt, and withdraw
the seat belt assembly (see illustration).

Refitting

8 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
securely tighten the seat belt securing bolts.

Front seat belt stalk

Removal

9 Each stalk is secured to the front seat frame
by a bolt and washer. Where applicable,
remove the trim from the side of the seat for
access to the securing bolt.

Refitting

10 Tighten the securing bolt securely.

Rear side seat belts - 
Saloon models

Removal

11 Remove the seat cushion and back, as
described in Section 26.

12 Unbolt the lower seat belt anchor.
13 Pull the rear quarter trim panel from the
side of the body (see illustration). Take care
not to break the clips.
14 Lift up the rear parcel shelf trim panel to
expose the inertia reel.
15 Unscrew the securing bolt, and lift out the
inertia reel assembly (see illustration).
16 Slide the seat belt webbing through the
slot in the parcel shelf trim panel, then
withdraw the seat belt assembly.

Refitting

17 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
securely tighten the seat belt anchor bolts.

Rear side seat belts - 
Estate models

Removal

18 Unbolt the lower seat belt anchor from the
body.
19 Fold the rear seat back forwards.
20 Working in the luggage compartment,
remove the two parcel shelf support panel
front securing screws, and unscrew the seat
back catch striker (see illustration).
21 Pull the front end of the parcel shelf
support panel away from the body to expose
the seat belt inertia reel and the securing bolt
(see illustration).
22 Unscrew the inertia reel securing bolt and
withdraw the assembly.
23 Feed the seat belt webbing through the
slot in the trim panel, then withdraw the
assembly from the vehicle.

Refitting

24 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
securely tighten the seat belt anchor bolts.

Rear centre belt and buckles

Removal

25 The assemblies can simply be unbolted
from the floor panel, after removing the rear
seat cushion (Saloon models) or folding the
rear seat cushion forwards (Estate models).

Refitting

26 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten
all mounting bolts securely.

28 Interior trim - 

removal and refitting

3

Door trim panels

1 Refer to Section 13.

Steering column shrouds

Removal

2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 On models with an adjustable steering
column, move the column adjuster lever to the
released position.
4 Working under the steering column,
unscrew the five securing screws, then
withdraw the lower column shroud (see
illustrations).
5 Disconnect the wiring plug(s) from the

11•18 Bodywork and fittings

27.6  Removing a lower B-pillar trim panel

bottom securing screw

27.13  Pull off the rear quarter trim panel

27.21  Rear seat belt inertia reel (A) and

securing bolt (B) - Estate model (viewed

with parcel shelf support panel removed)

27.20  Remove two front screws (A) and

seat back catch striker (B) from the parcel

shelf support panel - Estate model

27.15  Unscrewing the rear side 

seat belt inertia reel securing bolt - 

Saloon model

27.7  Front inertia reel securing bolt

(arrowed)

Warning: On models with seat
belt pre-tensioners, do not
attempt to remove the seat belt
stalk assembly, which

incorporates the pre-tensioner assembly.
Refer the operation to a Peugeot dealer.

instrument panel illumination control,
radio/cassette player remote control switch,
cruise control switch, and the alarm electronic
control unit, as applicable.
6 Unclip the upper shroud from the steering
column.

Refitting

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
completion, if it proves necessary to adjust
the alignment between the shrouds and the
facia, loosen the steering column securing
nuts and bolts. The fixings can be accessed
through the holes in the lower column shroud
(except on models where an electronic control
unit is mounted in the lower shroud, in which
case the shrouds must be removed again).
Adjust the position of the column (and hence
shrouds) as necessary, then tighten the
column fixings securely.

Glovebox - models up to 1992

Removal

8 Working under the glovebox, push out the
two hinge pins, using a suitable punch or thin
screwdriver if necessary.
9 Remove the two screws securing the cover
to the rear of the lid.
10 Lift off the lid, leaving the cover held by
the checkstraps.
11 The checkstraps can be removed by
releasing their inner ends.

Refitting

12 Refitting is a reversal of removal, noting
that the longer check strap fits on the left.

Glovebox - models from 1993

Removal

13  Working under the glovebox, push out the
two hinge pins, using a suitable punch or thin
screwdriver if necessary (see illustration).
14 Release the glovebox catch, and
withdraw the glovebox from the facia (see
illustration).

Refitting

15 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Carpets

16 The passenger compartment floor carpets
are secured at the edges by screws or various
types of clips.
17 Carpet removal and refitting is reasonably
straightforward, but time-consuming, due to
the fact that all adjoining trim panels must be
removed first, as must components such as
the seats and centre console.

Headlining

18 The headlining is clipped to the roof, and
can be withdrawn only once all fittings such
as the grab handles, sun visors, sunroof (if
fitted), windscreen, centre and rear pillar trim
panels, and associated panels have been
removed. The door, tailgate and sunroof
aperture weatherstrips will also have to be
prised clear.
19 Note that headlining removal requires
considerable skill and experience if it is to be
carried out without damage, and is therefore
best entrusted to an expert.

Bodywork and fittings  11•19

28.13  Remove the hinge pins . . .

29.9  Removing the handbrake lever dust

cover - models up to 1992

29.8  “Highline” centre console fixings -

models up to 1992

28.14  . . . and withdraw the glovebox -

models from 1993

28.4b  . . . and withdraw the 

lower column shroud

28.4a  Remove the securing screws . . .

11

29 Centre console - 

removal and refitting

2

“Highline” console - 
models up to 1992

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Move the seats fully rearwards.
3 Where applicable, remove the securing
screws, then prise the side panels from the
front of the console. Note that the side panels
are retained by clips at their top edges.
4 Prise the cassette box from the front of the
console, and remove the two now-exposed
screws securing the console to the heater
panel.
5 Slide the front seats fully forward.
6 Prise out the blanks from each side at the
rear of the console, and remove the rear
securing screws.
7 Open the lid of the stowage compartment
at the rear of the console, and remove the
screw from the compartment floor.
8 Remove the two screws (one on each side)
securing the console to the gear lever bracket
(see illustration).
9 Pull the handbrake lever dust cover from
the console (see illustration).
10 Prise the gear lever gaiter surround from
the top of the console, and pull back the gaiter.

11 Lift the console slightly, then disconnect
all relevant wiring, and release the wiring
harnesses from any clips under the console.
12 Withdraw the console over the gear lever
and the handbrake lever.

Refitting

13 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

“Lowline” console - 
models up to 1992

14 The procedure is similar to that described
previously for the “Highline” console, noting
the following points.

a) Note that the console is in two sections.
b) Where applicable, ignore the references

to the switches.

c) Refer to the accompanying illustrations

for the screw locations

“Highline” console - 
models from 1993

Removal

15 Where applicable, remove the front
armrest.
16 Prise out the trim plate covering the
console centre securing screws. Remove the
securing screws.
17 On manual gearbox models, unclip the
gear lever gaiter surround from the centre
console, then pull up on the gear knob and
withdraw the knob/gaiter assembly.
18 On automatic transmission models,
proceed as follows.

a) Ensure that the selector lever is in the

“Neutral” position.

b) Remove the two screws from the gear

selector lever (one on each side of the
lever).

c) Twist the selector lever through a quarter

turn clockwise, then pull the pushbutton
from the top of the lever.

d) Twist the lever a quarter turn back to its

normal position, then pull off the lever.

e) Unclip the selector gate cover.
f) Remove the two securing screws, and

withdraw the selector gate assembly.

19 Remove the securing screws, and
withdraw the side panels from the front of the
console to expose the heater air ducts.
20 Remove the securing screws, and
withdraw the air ducts from each side of the
console.
21 Working at the front of the console,
disconnect the wiring connectors.
22 Fully apply the handbrake, then withdraw
the console over the handbrake lever.

Refitting

23 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
automatic transmission models, refit the
selector lever as follows.

a) Ensure that the selector lever is in the

“Neutral” position.

b) Slide the lever over the selector rod, and

twist a quarter turn clockwise.

c) Pull the lever up until the top of the lever

reaches its stop.

d) Slide the pushbutton into the top of the

lever, ensuring that it engages with the
groove in the top of the selector rod.

e) Push the lever down, then twist the lever

a quarter turn back to its normal position.

f) Check that the pushbutton has locked in

position, and check that the button and
the lever operate correctly.

“Lowline” console - 
models from 1993

Removal

24 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
25 Move the front seats as far forward as
possible.
26 Unscrew the two centre console rear
securing screws, then push the seats back
(see illustration).
27 Prise the handbrake lever surround/switch
panel from the top of the centre console.
Where applicable, disconnect the wiring plugs
from the switches in the panel.
28 Pull up the handbrake lever to the “fully
on” position.
29 Prise the ashtray from the housing in the
facia centre panel.
30 Open the ashtray cover flap, and pull the
ashtray from the housing.
31 Proceed as described in paragraphs 17
and 18 (see illustration).
32 Remove the two now-exposed console
front securing screws, then lift the console,
and withdraw it over the handbrake (see
illustrations).

Refitting

33 Refer to paragraph 23.

30 Facia assembly - 

removal and refitting

5

Models up to 1992

Removal

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the steering wheel as described in
Chapter 10.
3 Remove the steering column shrouds as
described in Section 28.
4 Remove the instrument panel (Chapter 12).
5 Remove the radio/cassette player as
described in Chapter 12.
6 Remove the securing screws, where
applicable, and withdraw the side panels from
the centre console.
7 Remove the headlight beam adjuster switch
as described in Chapter 12.
8 Prise out the ashtray and the oddments tray
from the facia centre panel.
9 Remove the two bolts from the ashtray
recess, and the single bolt from the
radio/cassette player recess (see
illustrations).
10 Remove the two screws from the top of
the oddments tray recess.
11 Pull the centre facia panel forwards from
the facia, then reach behind the panel and
disconnect the wiring from the switches,
clock, and cigarette lighter, as applicable.
Note the locations of the wiring connectors to
ensure correct refitting, and remove the facia
panel.

11•20 Bodywork and fittings

29.26  Unscrew the console rear screws

(“Lowline” console - models from 1993)

29.32a  Remove the front 

securing screws . . .

29.32b  . . . and withdraw the console

(“Lowline” console - models from 1993)

29.31  Removing gear lever gaiter surround

(“Lowline” console - models from 1993)

12 Unscrew the four screws securing the
heater control panel to the facia (see
illustration).
13 Turn the two securing clips through a
quarter-turn, then drop the fusebox panel
down from the facia.
14 Unscrew the two bonnet release lever
bolts from the bracket under the facia.
15 Disconnect the wiring from the instrument
panel lighting rheostat.
16 Disconnect the two main feed connectors
from the fusebox (see illustration).

17 Working at each side of the facia,
disconnect the facia wiring harness connectors,
marking them to ensure correct refitting.
18 Remove the side footwell trim panel (the
left-hand side panel for right-hand-drive
models, or the right-hand side panel for left-
hand-drive models), then unbolt the earth lead
from the footwell (see illustration).
19 Where applicable, remove the securing
bolt, and release the relay bracket from the
lower steering column mounting bracket (see
illustration).
20 Working in the scuttle at the rear of the
engine compartment, unscrew the three facia
securing nuts (see illustration).
21 Remove the single bolt on each side,
securing the lower facia mounting brackets to
the footwells (see illustration).
22 Remove the remaining two lower facia
mounting bolts, one each side of the centre
console.

23 Reach up behind the heater control panel,
and remove the upper facia securing bolt (see
illustration).
24 Unbolt the bracing bracket between the
gear lever bracket and the centre of the facia.
25 Disconnect the remaining steering column
stalk switch wiring connectors.
26 Disconnect the wiring from the brake light
switch.
27 Disconnect the wiring from the cigarette
lighter and the ashtray illumination light.
28 Make a final check around the facia, to
ensure that all relevant wiring has been
disconnected.
29 Carefully pull the facia panel forwards,
feeding the speedometer cable and the wiring
harnesses through the apertures in the facia
as it is withdrawn. Note the routing of all
harnesses and the speedometer cable to
ensure correct refitting.
30 With the aid of an assistant, withdraw the

Bodywork and fittings  11•21

30.12  Two of the heater control panel

securing screws

30.19  Remove the bolt securing the relay
bracket to lower steering column bracket

30.18  Unbolt the earth lead (arrowed) 

from the footwell

30.16  Disconnect the two main feed

connectors (arrowed) from the fusebox

30.9b  . . . and the single bolt (arrowed)

from the radio/cassette player recess

30.9a  Remove the two bolts (arrowed)

from the ashtray recess . . .

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30.20  Facia securing nut (arrowed) 

in scuttle

30.21  Lower facia mounting bracket-to-

footwell bolt (arrowed)

30.23  Upper facia securing bolt (arrowed)

Because we found the
wiring harnesses to be
thoroughly intertwined, we
disconnected all the fusebox

connectors, marking them to ensure
correct refitting. The fusebox can then
be removed by releasing the hinge rail.