Having working indicators remains mandatory. Remember, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are sometimes kind on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good condition. We will see in this article how to replace the bulb of a Renault Clio 3 Rs indicator, at the front and rear. It is also conceivable that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, however this remains relatively exceptional.
Renault Clio 3 Rs: things to know before replacing its indicator
Firstly, it is essential to correctly buy your type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to your car repairer who can order them for you. In a second step you will have to be careful to choose the right color of the bulb. Then you will need a tools super basic but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Renault Clio 3 Rs. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the damaged bulb, you will have to rotate it a quarter of a turn to the left. So as to put the new bulb, it is necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Renault Clio 3 Rs
There are two different solutions to get to the turn signals. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either outside or inside on your Renault Clio 3 Rs. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open the hood. And then, you will have to remove the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light block. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is the case, remove the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the light block from the Renault Clio 3 Rs gently from the front. Now you just have to replace your bulb and position the light block by following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, on some models it is conceivable to remove the block of lights from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If this is the case, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the block of lights quietly and change your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Renault Clio 3 Rs
We can also find two different solutions to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility can be done from inside the trunk. Regarding the headlight units, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the part gently. Then you will simply have to replace your defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It is also conceivable that accessibility is done from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you must use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight assembly to replace your bulb. To put it in place, perform the reverse manipulation.