It is a legal obligation to have working turn signals. As a reminder, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are sometimes complacent on this point. It is therefore essential to have turn signals in good condition. We will therefore discover in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Kia Sorento 2, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem is due to a short circuit, but it is quite rare.change-flashing-Kia-Sorento-2

Kia Sorento 2: things to know before changing your indicator

First of all, it is essential to properly select the type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who can order them for you. Secondly, you have to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Kia Sorento 2. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Usually the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb you will need to rotate the bulb a quarter turn counterclockwise. In order to put the new bulb in, you will then need to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

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

There are two different ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Kia Sorento 2. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open the hood. And then you have to unscrew a cover using a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light unit. When the block is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the clips are in this location. When this happens, you will need to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the light block from this Kia Sorento 2 slowly from the front. You just have to change your bulb and reattach the block in the reverse order. Exceptionally, on certain models it is still conceivable to replace the light unit from the outside. However it is quite rare. When this is what happens, using a screwdriver you will have to disassemble 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 Sorento 2

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types but 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 the trunk. At the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the block gently. Then you only have to replace your burnt out bulb with the new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also conceivable that the access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, you will need to bring your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlamp assembly in order to change your bulb. To put it in place, do the reverse manipulation.