Having working indicators is a legal requirement. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if certain agents of the law are sometimes complacent on this point. It is therefore still necessary to have the indicators in good condition. We will therefore see in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal of a Toyota Corolla 9, at the front and the rear. It is also possible that the problem arose from a short circuit, however it is relatively exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Corolla-9

Toyota Corolla 9: things to know before replacing your turn signal

First of all, it is essential to correctly select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to an auto repairer who can select them. Second, you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools super basic but nevertheless essential. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Corolla 9. A cruciform and torx kit and you will be able to do it. Most of the time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb, turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to fit the new bulb, you will then have to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Corolla 9

There are two main solutions for accessing the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Toyota Corolla 9. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open your hood. Then you have to loosen a cover with a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the light assembly. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. When this is what happens, you will have to disassemble the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly, remove the light block from your Toyota Corolla 9 slowly from the front. Now all you have to do is replace your bulb and put the unit back in the opposite direction. More rarely, on some models it is possible to replace the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When this is what happens, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the light assembly slowly and change your failed bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Corolla 9

There are also two main solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It depends on the ranges however the access can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access can be done from the trunk. For these headlight blocks you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and drop the block, being careful. Then you just have to change the faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also possible that the access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, you will have to bring your screwdriver and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit so as to replace your bulb. To reassemble it, do the reverse manipulation.