Using working flashing lights is a legal requirement. Remember, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officers are occasionally sympathetic to this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see with this article how to change the bulb of a flashing light for Toyota Highlander 2, front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, however it is quite rare.change-flashing-Toyota-Highlander-2

Toyota Highlander 2: things to know before changing your turn signal

To start it is essential to correctly select the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a garage which can select them. Secondly, be careful to choose the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need to use a tools very basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Highlander 2. A set of cruciforms and torx and you will be able to do it. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . To dismantle the broken bulb, turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Highlander 2

There are two main solutions to achieve the indicators. It depends on the models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Toyota Highlander 2. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open the hood. Then, you will need to remove the cover using a screwdriver (frequently torx) to access the headlight unit. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and you can change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fixings are there. If this is right, it is necessary to undo the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this Toyota Highlander 2 gently from the front. You simply need to change your bulb and reattach the block the other way. Less frequently, for some cars it remains likely to replace the headlight unit from the outside. However it is quite rare. If that's right, using a screwdriver you will need to remove the fixings, gently remove the headlight unit and replace your burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Highlander 2

There are also two main solutions for accessing the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the models, however access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time access can be done from the trunk. At the level of the light blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block gently. Thereafter it will simply replace this burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also likely that access can be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, it is necessary to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire block of lights in order to change your bulb. To put it in place, proceed to the reverse manipulation.