Using direction indicators that are in good condition remains a legal obligation. Remember, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are sometimes lenient on this point. It therefore remains important to have indicators in good condition. We will see below how to replace the bulb of a flashing light of a Jeep Cj7, front and rear. It is also possible that the problem comes from a false contact, however this remains relatively exceptional.
Jeep Cj7: things to know before replacing its indicator
First of all it is essential to correctly select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a garage that can order them for you. Then you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Jeep Cj7. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the faulty bulb, it will have to be turned a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. In order to put the new bulb, you will therefore have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Jeep Cj7
There are two different solutions to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this Jeep Cj7. Access from inside the engine : To start, you will need to open your hood. Then, you will need to remove the cover using a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light block. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fixings are there. When this is happening, you will need to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light unit from this Jeep Cj7 slowly from the front. You just need to replace the bulb and put the block back in the opposite direction. Less frequently, for some cars it is still possible to remove the light block from the outside. But it is relatively rare. When this is happening, using a screwdriver, you will have to disassemble the clips, remove the light unit slowly and replace the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Jeep Cj7
We can also find two different solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access can be done from inside the trunk. For these light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and lay the piece gently. Then only replace the burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains possible that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will have to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire block of lights so as to replace this bulb. To set it up, take the opposite step.