It is a legal obligation to use turn signals that work. Think about it, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are from time to time benevolent on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work correctly. We will see in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Suzuki Baleno 2, front and rear. It is also likely that the concern arose from a false contact, however it remains relatively rare.
Suzuki Baleno 2: things to know before changing your turn signal
Above all, it is essential to properly choose the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a professional who will know how to select them. Secondly, you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very simple but nevertheless essential. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Suzuki Baleno 2. A set of cruciforms and torxes and nothing can happen to you. In most cases, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to remove the damaged bulb, the latter must be rotated a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to fit the new bulb, it will therefore be necessary to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Suzuki Baleno 2
There are two main solutions to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this Suzuki Baleno 2. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open the hood. And then you have to loosen a cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight block. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. When this happens, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlight unit from your Suzuki Baleno 2 delicately from the front. Now all you have to do is change the bulb and reattach the light unit in the reverse order. Exceptionally, for some models it is still likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When this is what happens, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, put down the headlight assembly quietly and replace the defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Suzuki Baleno 2
There are also two main solutions to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models but accessibility can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, accessibility can be done from the trunk. Regarding the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and set the block down gently. Then you simply have to replace your defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in reverse order. It is also likely that the accessibility can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, you will have to take your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit in order to change this bulb. To put it in place, reverse the procedure.