Having flashing lights that are in good condition remains mandatory. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although a few law enforcement officers are sometimes benevolent on this point. It is therefore still necessary to have the flashing lights in good condition. We will see with this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Previa 2, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem stems from a false contact, however it is quite rare.change-turn signal-Toyota-Previa-2

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

To start, it is essential to correctly 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. Secondly, you have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools super simple but nevertheless essential. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Previa 2. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to take out the broken bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. To install the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Previa 2

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the model, nevertheless accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this Toyota Previa 2. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open the cover. Then, it will be necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the light unit. As soon as the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. When this is happening, it is necessary to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlamp assembly of this Toyota Previa 2 delicately from the front. You just need to change the bulb and reattach the light unit in the other direction. Less frequently, for some cars it is conceivable to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. When this is what happens, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and replace the faulty bulb.

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

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It may depend on the different types, however accessibility can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility can be done from inside the trunk. For these light blocks there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block slowly. Finally, you will simply have to replace your faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, it is necessary to use your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlight assembly so as to change this bulb. To reassemble it, reverse the process.