Having flashing lights that work remains mandatory. As a reminder, omitting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some law enforcement officials are sometimes sympathetic on this point. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. We will see with this article how to replace the bulb of a flashing light for a Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation), front and rear. It is also conceivable that the problem comes from a short circuit, however it remains relatively rare.change-flashing-Toyota-Rav-4- (4rd-Generation)

Toyota Rav 4 (4rd Generation): things to know before replacing your turn signal

Firstly it is essential to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a garage which will be able to select them. Then you have to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Then you will need a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation). A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. In most cases, the bulbs are at bayonet . To be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, you will have to rotate it a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. In order to put the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Rav 4 (4rd Generation)

There are two main solutions to access the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation). Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, you must remove a cover with a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and you can replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is the case, the hooks must be removed and the screws removed with a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight assembly from your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation) gently from the front. It is now enough to replace the bulb and reattach the block of lights following the reverse procedure. Less frequently, for certain cars it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. But it is relatively rare. When this is the case, with a screwdriver it will be necessary to disassemble the fasteners, gently release the headlight unit and change the defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Rav 4 (4rd Generation)

There are also two main solutions to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases the access can be done inside the trunk. For these light blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block, being careful. Then you simply have to replace the defective bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or under the wheel arch. But it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you must take your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit so as to replace the bulb. To reassemble, reverse the process.