Using working indicators is a legal requirement. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are sympathetic to the matter at times. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good working order. We will see in this article how to change the bulb of a Toyota Corolla 7 indicator, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, nevertheless it is rather exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Corolla-7

Toyota Corolla 7: things to know before changing your turn signal

First of all it is wiser to correctly select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who can select them. In a second step it will be necessary to think of selecting the right color of the bulb. Then you will need a tools super basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Corolla 7. A cruciform and torx kit and you will be able to do it. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to dismantle the damaged bulb, you will have to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To install the new bulb, you will have to rotate a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Corolla 7

There are two main solutions for accessing the indicators. It depends on the different models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside on this Toyota Corolla 7. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, you will have to remove a cover with a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the headlight unit. As soon as the block is unclipped, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is happening, you will have to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. In a second step, remove the headlight unit from this Toyota Corolla 7 gently from the front. All you have to do is change the bulb and position the block in the other direction. More rarely, on some models it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. When this is happening, with a screwdriver you will need to remove the fasteners, release the headlight unit slowly and replace the faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Corolla 7

There are also two main solutions for accessing the turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time access will be from the trunk. For these light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the part, being careful. Then you will only have to replace the faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will have to take your screwdrivers and carefully remove the entire headlight unit in order to change the bulb. To set it up, take the opposite step.