Using flashing lights that are in good condition is a legal requirement. Think about it, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Although a few police officers are sympathetic to the matter at times. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see in this article how to change the bulb of a indicator of a Toyota Fj Cruiser, front and rear. It is sometimes possible that the concern comes from a short circuit, however it remains relatively rare.
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Above all it is essential to properly select the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your professional who can order them for you. In a second step we will have to be careful to choose the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools extremely basic but still essential. You will need a screwdriver for a Toyota Fj Cruiser. A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the broken bulb it will be necessary to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, it is then necessary to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Fj Cruiser
There are two different ways to get to the flashing lights. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either outside or inside for a Toyota Fj Cruiser. Access from inside the engine : To start, you will have to open the hood. And then, you must loosen a cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) to access the headlight unit. Once the unit is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check below the wheel to see if the clips are there. In this case, it is necessary to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight assembly from the Toyota Fj Cruiser gently from the front. You simply need to change your bulb and put the light block in the other direction. Less frequently, for some models it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. In the event that this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will need to remove the fasteners, gently release the headlight unit and change your faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Fj Cruiser
There are also two different ways to access the 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 : In most of the cases the accessibility can be done inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the part, being careful. Finally you only have to change your faulty bulb with the new one. And then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also possible that accessibility is made from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, it is necessary to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire light block so as to change the bulb. To reassemble, take the opposite step.