Use of indicators which are in good condition is compulsory. Remember, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some police officers are lenient at times on this point. It therefore remains essential to have indicators in good condition. We will therefore find out in this article how to replace the bulb of a Toyota I-unit flashing light, at the front and rear. It is sometimes possible that the problem comes from a short circuit, but it is rather rare.change-flashing-Toyota-I-unit

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First of all, it is important to choose the right bulb model! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to a professional who can select them. In the second step, you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but still essential. You will need a screwdriver for a Toyota I-unit. A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the defective bulb, it will be necessary to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. To fix the new bulb, it will then be necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota I-unit

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, but accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Toyota I-unit. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to remove the cover with a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the block of lights. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, you will have to undo the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Toyota I-unit gently from the front. Now you just have to replace your bulb and put the light block in the other direction. Less frequently, on some models it is still possible to remove the light block from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. In case this is right, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light block slowly and replace your burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota I-unit

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases accessibility can be done from the trunk. At the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block slowly. Finally, it is only necessary to replace the burnt out bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It also remains possible that accessibility can be from outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit so as to replace this bulb. To reassemble, do the opposite manipulation.