The use of working indicators is mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put on a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are regularly lenient on this subject. It is therefore necessary to have turn signals in good condition. We will therefore see below how to change the bulb of a Kia Rio 2 indicator, at the front and the rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a bad contact, however this is rather rare.change-flashing-Kia-Rio-2

Kia Rio 2: things to know before changing your turn signal

Above all, it is essential to choose the right type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your professional who can select them. Secondly, it is necessary to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Subsequently, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nevertheless necessary. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Kia Rio 2. A cruciform and torx kit and you will inevitably be able to do it. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to remove the faulty bulb, it will be necessary to turn the latter a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to fit the new bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Kia Rio 2

There are two different solutions that can be found in order to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Kia Rio 2. Access from inside the engine : To start, you'll have to open your hood. And then it is necessary to loosen a cover with the help of a screwdriver (frequently torx) to access the headlight block. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is the case, you will need to undo the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Secondly, gently remove the Kia Rio 2 headlight unit from the front. All you have to do is change the bulb and reattach the unit by following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, on some models it is possible to replace the headlight unit from the outside. But it is rather rare. When this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fasteners, release the headlight assembly slowly and replace the defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Rio 2

There are also two different solutions to access the turn signal bulb. This may depend on the models, however accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally accessibility can be done from inside the trunk. For these light blocks you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and put the part down being careful. Subsequently, it is only necessary to replace the defective bulb with a new one. And then reproduce the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also possible that the accessibility could be from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. In any case, you will need to take your screwdrivers and gently remove the headlight assembly assembly in order to change your bulb. To set it up, do the opposite.