Having flashing lights that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. 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 law enforcement officers are sometimes complacent about this. It is therefore important to have flashing lights in good condition. We will therefore find out in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal light on a Toyota Camry 5, at the front and rear. It is sometimes possible that the problem is due to a bad contact, however it is rather exceptional.
Toyota Camry 5: things to know before replacing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to properly choose the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who will be able to select them. Secondly, you have to be careful to choose the right color for your bulb. Then you will need a tools super basic but still essential. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Camry 5. A set of Phillips and Torx and everything will be doable. Usually the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to remove the faulty bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. To install the new bulb, you must then turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Camry 5
There are two different ways to get to the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the model, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Toyota Camry 5. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, it is necessary to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. When the block is unclipped, remove it and the bulb can be replaced. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the clips are in this location. If this is the case, the clips must be removed and the screws removed with a screwdriver. In a second step remove the headlight unit of the Toyota Camry 5 delicately from the front. You simply have to replace your bulb and reattach the light unit by following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, on some models it is possible to replace the headlight unit from the outside. But it is rather rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fasteners, release the headlight unit slowly and change your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Camry 5
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It may depend on the different types but accessibility can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally accessibility can be done from inside the trunk. At the level of the light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Take them out and gently pull the part out. Then it is simply necessary to change the defective bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also possible that the accessibility could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. But it is much less frequent. In all cases, you must use your screwdriver and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit so as to replace this bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.