Using working indicators remains a legal obligation. Remember, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some law enforcement officers are regularly benevolent on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work correctly. We will therefore see with this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Kia Rio 3, front and rear. It is also likely that the problem is caused by a bad contact, however it is quite rare.
Kia Rio 3: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who will be able to select them. Secondly, you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Kia Rio 3. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to remove the faulty bulb, you must turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To install the new bulb, you will need 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 3
There are two main ways to reach the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for your Kia Rio 3. Access from inside the engine : To begin with, you will have to open the hood. Then, you will have to remove the cover using a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light unit. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is correct, you will need to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly, remove the light unit from your Kia Rio 3 delicately from the front. You simply have to change your bulb and position the light unit by following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, for some cars it is likely to remove the light assembly from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If this is correct, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the light unit slowly and replace your burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Rio 3
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time, access can be done from inside the boot. Regarding the light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and pull the block out slowly. Then you just have to replace the burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also likely that the access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, you will have to bring your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire light unit in order to change your bulb. To reassemble it, do the opposite.