Having working flashing lights remains a legal requirement. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are regularly indulgent on this subject. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. We will therefore discover in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal light for a Toyota Aygo 2, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the dysfunction comes from a short circuit, nevertheless it remains relatively rare.
Toyota Aygo 2: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is wiser to buy the right type of bulb properly! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to an auto repairer who can select them. Secondly, you will have to be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Then you will need a tools extremely simple but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Aygo 2. A set of cruciforms and torx and nothing can happen to you. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . To remove the damaged bulb you will need to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to fit the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Aygo 2
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for your Toyota Aygo 2. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open the hood. Then, you must remove a cover using a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light unit. When the block is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, remove the brackets and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, carefully remove the Toyota Aygo 2 light unit from the front. Now all you have to do is change your bulb and put the unit back in the opposite direction. Less frequently, for some cars it is still conceivable to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If this is the case, using a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fasteners, remove the light unit slowly and replace your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Aygo 2
There are also two different ways to access this indicator bulb. It depends on the ranges but access can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, access can be done from the boot. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and pull the block out slowly. Then you just have to replace that defective bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse order. It is also conceivable that the access could be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you have to take your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit so as to change the bulb. To reassemble it, perform the opposite procedure.