Using flashing lights that are in good condition is mandatory. Remember, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are complacent at times on this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights that work properly. We will therefore find out in this article how to change the bulb of a flashing light for a Toyota Prius 3, front and rear. It is also possible that the concern is the result of a false contact, however this remains relatively exceptional.
Toyota Prius 3: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all it is wiser to correctly select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to your car repairer who will be able to select them. Then it is necessary to be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools very simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Prius 3. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the defective bulb, it will have to be turned a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, you will therefore have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Prius 3
There are two different ways to get to the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the models, however accessibility will be either from the outside or from the inside on this Toyota Prius 3. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open your hood. Then, remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) in order to access the light block. Once the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is correct, you will have to undo the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then carefully remove the light block from your Toyota Prius 3 from the front. It is now enough to change your bulb and position the block in the opposite direction. Less frequently, on certain models it is still possible to replace the light unit from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. If that's right, with the help of a screwdriver you will need to remove the fixings, remove the light unit slowly and replace your burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Prius 3
There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It can depend on the models however the accessibility will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time accessibility will be from the trunk. For these light blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the part slowly. Finally, you simply replace the burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It also remains possible that accessibility can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you will need to bring your screwdrivers and remove the entire headlight assembly, being careful, in order to change your bulb. To reassemble, perform the reverse manipulation.