Having working flashing lights is mandatory. Think about it, not putting a turn signal is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officials are sometimes sympathetic to this subject. It therefore remains essential to have flashing lights that work properly. We will therefore find out with this article how to change the bulb of a Toyota Prius 4 turn signal, at the front and at the rear. It is also possible that the problem comes from a short circuit, but it remains rather exceptional.
Toyota Prius 4: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all it is important to properly buy the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a professional who can order them for you. Secondly, be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools very basic but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Prius 4. A set of cruciform and torx and everything will be doable. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the defective bulb you will need to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. So to install the new bulb, it must then turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Prius 4
There are two main solutions for accessing the flashing lights. It depends on the models, but access will be either from the outside or from the inside for a Toyota Prius 4. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open the hood. And then, you will have to remove the cover using a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the light block. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and you can change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fixings are there. If this is correct, you must disassemble the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Toyota Prius 4 gently from the front. You simply need to change the bulb and reattach the block in the opposite direction. Exceptionally, for some models it is possible to replace the light block from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. In the event that this is correct, using a screwdriver you will need to remove the fixings, remove the light block gently and change the defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Prius 4
There are also two main solutions for accessing this turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types but access will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases the access will be done inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block, being careful. Then you will only have to change the defective bulb with the new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains possible that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. Whatever happens, you have to take your screwdriver and carefully remove the whole headlight unit so as to change this bulb. To reassemble, perform the reverse manipulation.