Changing front Fog light assembly PEUGEOT 508 I (8D_) Saloon
PEUGEOT 508 I (8D_) Saloon 1.6 HDi
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25.07.2021 12:56
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I had deer hit the nearside bumper (and escape alive) during a pre dawn run at 30mph. This has dislodged the fog light assembly and the indicator has stopped working.
It maybe that the assembly has just become dislodged and needs reconnecting and fixing. However, I am not sure how to access the assembly. It appears impossible from the hood. Possible from the wheel arch but I cannot see any obvious door there.
- @Ethan_Scott27.11.2025 13:58MemberTurn your wheel full lock away from the side you're working on - so full right for nearside. You'll see plastic clips holding the wheel arch liner, pop a few off near the front and pull it back gently. The fog light should be right there behind it, usually held with 2-3 screws or clips. Can get your hand in the gap and work by feel if needed
- @r.lewis27.11.2025 15:56Member@Ethan_Scott yeah that's spot on. Had similar when my missus clipped a post last year, knocked the whole assembly loose. Check the wiring connector first before buying anything - nine times out of ten it's just come unplugged from the impact. Saved me £80 on a new unit!
- @CharlieDavies27.11.2025 16:09MemberThe indicator not working is probably just the connector mate. Those clips are surprisingly fragile, any bump can shake them loose
- @l.l.Brown27.11.2025 16:23Member@user_61421 Poor deer though lol. But seriously, definitely check behind wheel arch liner. Some cars have a little access hatch specifically for bulb changes, but if the whole assembly moved you might need to pull more clips back
- @James Wilson27.11.2025 16:52Member@r.lewis Good shout about checking connector. Also @user_61421 when you get it apart make sure the mounting bracket hasnt cracked, had that happen on mine after similar incident and light kept vibrating loose afterwards
- @o.thomas27.11.2025 17:16MemberWheel full lock, remove 5-7 clips from front section of arch liner, fold it back towards rear of car. Dead simple once you know where to look but feels impossible at first haha
- @N.J.8827.11.2025 17:31Member@user_61421 The indicator issue could also be damaged wiring in the harness if it got pinched during impact. Worth having a proper look when you're in there, not just the main connector
- @M. Robinson27.11.2025 17:44Member@James Wilson Mounting brackets are nightmare when they crack, you're right. @user_61421 if everythings just loose and wiring intact you might get lucky and just need to clip it back in properly with maybe one or two new plastic tabs
- @William S.27.11.2025 18:26MemberHad exact same thing with a badger believe it or not. Wheel arch access sorted it, connector had just popped off. Took longer finding which clips to remove than actual fix
- @CharlieDavies27.11.2025 18:31Member@William S. badger?! Those things are built like tanks, surprised your car survived
- @r.lewis27.11.2025 18:34Member@CharlieDavies Badgers are mental, proper solid. Deer at 30mph though should be alright for the bumper, mostly plastic damage hopefully
