Having flashing lights that are in good condition is mandatory. Think about it, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officials are complacent on this point at times. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good condition. So we will see below how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Cressida, front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the concern comes from a false contact, but this remains relatively exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Cressida

Toyota Cressida: things to know before replacing your turn signal

First of all it is wiser to correctly buy the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to an auto repairer who can select them. In a second step you will have to be careful to select the right color of your bulb. Finally, you will need a tools super basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Cressida. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, you must rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to put the new bulb, it will therefore be necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Cressida

There are two main solutions for accessing the flashing lights. It depends on the models, but accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Toyota Cressida. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open your hood. Then, you will need to remove the cover using a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the light block. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this happens, you will have to undo the fixings and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light unit from your Toyota Cressida gently from the front. It is now enough to replace your bulb and reattach the block in the other direction. Exceptionally, on some cars it is likely to remove the block of lights from the outside. But it is relatively rare. If this is what happens, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the clips, remove the light block quietly and change your burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Cressida

There are also two main solutions for accessing your turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility can be done from the trunk. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and lay the piece down slowly. Finally, you will simply have to change your burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It is also likely that accessibility is done from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire block of lights to replace your bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite.