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How to Change the Battery on a Peugeot 208 1.2 Puretech

Model: Peugeot 208 MK 1, A9 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Battery

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Today, we will see how to disassemble and replace, in simple and quick steps, the battery on the first series Peugeot 208 with a 1.2 Puretech petrol engine. First, open the bonnet of your car and start by disconnecting the terminals (positive and negative) of the battery, located on the right side of the engine bay; then remove the side control unit along with the wiring, and unclip the two plastic tabs at the bottom, as shown in the video.

Lift and extract the battery upwards, replacing it with the new one (with the same amperage); now reassemble everything!


Updated on 28 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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