Using working indicators is a legal requirement. As a reminder, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are sympathetic to this matter at times. It therefore remains necessary to have indicators in good working order. We will find out with this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50, front and rear. It is also likely that the malfunction came from a false contact, but it is quite exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Sw-Serie-50

Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50: things to know before replacing its indicator

First it is important to correctly choose the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who can select them. Second, remember to choose the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need a tools very basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to put the new bulb, you will have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50

There are two different ways to access the indicators. Indeed, it depends on the different models, but accessibility will be either outside or inside for your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open your hood. And then, you must remove the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light block. Now that the block is unclipped, remove the block and you can replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is happening, you will need to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly remove the light block from your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50 gently from the front. You simply need to replace the bulb and position the block in the other direction. Exceptionally, for some cars it is likely to replace the block of lights from the outside. Nevertheless it is quite rare. When this is happening, with a screwdriver you will need to disassemble the fasteners, remove the light block slowly and change the burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 50

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the models however the accessibility will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Frequently accessibility will be through the interior of the trunk. Regarding the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and lay the piece down slowly. To finish you just have to change the burnt out bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It also remains likely that accessibility is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight assembly in order to replace your bulb. To reassemble, proceed to the opposite manipulation.