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How Can I Open the Bonnet of My Peugeot 208?

Model: Peugeot 208 UB, UJ, UP, MK 2, UW - Years 2019-2026
Part: Body

This simple and short video will save you time and money by avoiding having your vehicle held up at a garage for some work. This simple guide is very important as it will help you understand how to open the engine bonnet yourself to carry out a replacement or just to check the fluid levels in your Peugeot 208. Sitting in the driver's seat, look down to the left (as you can also see in the video) to find the lever to release the bonnet catch. Just pull it, then go to the safety lever located on the front grille of your vehicle, and finally lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod.

Updated on 7 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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