Using working indicators is mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are sometimes indulgent on this point. It is therefore important to have indicators in good condition. We will therefore find out in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal light for a Toyota Ft-86, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem stems from a bad contact, but it is quite rare.change-flashing-Toyota-Ft-86

Toyota Ft-86: things to know before changing your turn signal

To start, it is essential to properly buy the type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who can select them. Then you have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need a tools extremely basic but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Ft-86. A game of cruciform and torx and everything will be doable. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb it is necessary to rotate the latter a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to fit the new bulb, you must rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Ft-86

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on your Toyota Ft-86. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. And then it is necessary to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the headlight block. When the block is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is the case, you must remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Subsequently remove the headlight unit of this Toyota Ft-86 slowly from the front. You simply have to change the bulb and position the headlamp unit in the reverse order. Exceptionally, on some cars it is still conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is quite rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight assembly slowly and replace the burnt bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Ft-86

There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It may depend on the ranges, however the access can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Frequently access can be done from the trunk. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block being careful. Finally, it is necessary to simply replace this burnt out bulb with a new one. And then redo this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that the access can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you have to use your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire light unit in order to change this bulb. To reassemble it, reverse the procedure.