Having working flashing lights is mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are at times indulgent on this point. It therefore remains necessary to have flashing lights that work correctly. So now we will find out how to replace the bulb of a Toyota Pod turn signal, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the concern comes from a false contact, but this is still rather exceptional.
Toyota Pod: things to know before replacing your turn signal
At first, it is wiser to properly buy the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who can order them for you. Then you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Subsequently, you will need to use a tools very simple but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Pod. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are bayonet . To remove the defective bulb you need to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to fit the new bulb, you will therefore have to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Pod
There are two different ways to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the different models, but accessibility will be either from the outside or from the inside on this Toyota Pod. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you're going to have to open your hood. And then, you have to remove a cover with a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If it is, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight assembly from the Toyota Pod gently from the front. You simply have to replace your bulb and reattach the light unit by following the reverse procedure. More rarely, on some models it is conceivable to replace the headlight unit from the outside. But it is rather rare. If ever that's it, with a screwdriver you will have to dismantle the fasteners, remove the headlight unit quietly and replace your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear turn signal on a Toyota Pod
There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the ranges, however the accessibility will be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, accessibility will be from the trunk. For these headlight blocks there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block being careful. Then you just have to replace your defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in the opposite direction. It is also conceivable that accessibility can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will have to take your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlamp assembly in order to replace your bulb. To put it in place, reverse the procedure.