Having working indicators remains mandatory. As a reminder, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are lenient at times on this subject. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good condition. We will find out below how to replace the bulb of a Kia Stonic indicator, at the front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is quite rare.
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First it is important to correctly choose the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your garage which can select them. Then you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely basic but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Kia Stonic. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to take out the damaged bulb, it will have to be rotated by a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. To fix the new bulb, it will therefore be necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Kia Stonic
There are two main ways to reach the indicators. It depends on the models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for your Kia Stonic. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. And then, it will be necessary to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (frequently torx) in order to access the block of lights. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is the case, remove the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Kia Stonic gently from the front. You simply need to replace your bulb and reattach the block the other way. Exceptionally, for some cars it is likely to replace the light block from the outside. However it is quite rare. When this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the light block slowly and change your burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Kia Stonic
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the range, however access will be either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases the access will be done inside the trunk. Regarding the headlight units, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block gently. Then you just have to change the burnt out bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It is also likely that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit so as to replace the bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.