Having flashing lights that are in good condition is mandatory. Remember, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are regularly lenient on this point. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work properly. We will find out below how to replace the bulb of a flashing light of a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation), front and rear. It is also conceivable that the problem comes from a false contact, but it is relatively exceptional.
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To start it is essential to buy the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your professional who knows how to order them for you. Then you will have to be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need a tools very simple but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation). A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb, you must rotate it a quarter of a turn to the left. So as to fix the new bulb, it is thus 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 (3rd Generation)
There are two main ways to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the models, but accessibility will be either outside or inside for your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation). Access from inside the engine : To start, you will need to open the hood. Then, you will have to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) to access the light block. As soon as the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect underneath the wheel to see if the clips are there. When that's right, remove the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light block of this Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) gently from the front. You just need to replace your bulb and reattach the block in reverse. Less frequently, for certain cars it is conceivable to replace the block of lights from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When that's right, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light block quietly and change your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation)
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the ranges however the accessibility will be done either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility will be through the interior of the trunk. At the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block slowly. Finally you will just have to replace this defective bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse. It is also conceivable that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you must use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire block of lights in order to replace this bulb. To reassemble, perform the opposite manipulation.