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 fine . Even if some police officers are occasionally complacent about this. It is therefore important to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see in this article how to change the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation), front and rear. It is also likely that the malfunction came from a short circuit, however it remains rather exceptional.
Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation): things to know before changing your turn signal
Firstly it is important to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a car repairer who can select them. In a second step you will have to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nevertheless necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the damaged bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Rav 4 (2rd Generation)
There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation). Access from inside the engine : Initially, it will be necessary to open the hood. And then, you must remove the cover using a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the light block. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and you can change this bulb. Wheel arch access : Check below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is happening, it is necessary to remove the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the light unit from your Toyota Rav 4 (2nd Generation) gently from the front. Now just change the bulb and position the light block the other way. Exceptionally, for some models it is likely to remove the light block from the outside. However, it is rather rare. When this is happening, using a screwdriver you will need to dismantle the fixings, release the light block quietly and change the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Rav 4 (2rd Generation)
There are also two main ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from inside the trunk. Regarding the headlight units, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and lay the piece down slowly. Then you just have to change this burnt out bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It also remains likely that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, it is necessary to take your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire block of lights so as to change your bulb. To reassemble, reverse the procedure.