Having indicators that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, forgetting to put a turn signal is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some police officers are regularly benevolent about it. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work correctly. We will see below how to change the bulb of a turn signal of a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable, front and rear. It is also possible that the concern comes from a false contact, but this is still quite exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Prius-3-Rechargeable

Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable: things to know before changing your turn signal

At first, it is wiser to choose the model of your bulb! In order not to make a mistake, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who can select them. Second, you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very basic but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Usually the bulbs are bayonet . To remove the faulty bulb, turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, you will then have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the different models, but accessibility will be either from the outside or from the inside for a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable. Access from inside the engine : First, you're going to have to open the hood. Then, you will have to remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) in order to access the headlight block. Once the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. If this is correct, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Secondly, remove the headlight unit of this Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable delicately from the front. You simply need to change your bulb and position the light unit by following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, for some cars it is possible to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If that's it, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the headlight unit quietly and replace your faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable

There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the ranges, however accessibility will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, accessibility will be from inside the boot. At the level of the headlight units, there are screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the block, being careful. Then you just have to replace the faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also possible that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, you will have to take your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit so as to change your bulb. To reassemble it, perform the opposite operation.