Having flashing lights that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, forgetting to put 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 complacent about this. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good condition. We will therefore discover below how to change the bulb of a flashing light on a Renault Espace 5, front and rear. It is sometimes possible that the problem comes from a short circuit, however this is relatively exceptional.
Renault Espace 5: things to know before changing your turn signal
To start, it is essential to choose the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who will be able to order them for you. Secondly, it is necessary to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very simple but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Renault Espace 5. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb, you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, you must therefore rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Renault Espace 5
There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Renault Espace 5. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. Then, you have to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light unit. As soon as the block is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is the case, the fasteners must be removed and the screws removed using a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlamps of your Renault Espace 5 slowly from the front. Now all you have to do is change your bulb and position the block in the other direction. More rarely, on some models it is possible to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, release the light unit slowly and replace your faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Renault Espace 5
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the models but the access can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Frequently access can be done from inside the safe. Regarding the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the piece slowly. Then you just have to replace your faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also possible that the access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you have to use your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit so as to change your bulb. To reassemble it, reverse the procedure.