Having flashing lights that are in good condition remains an obligation of the law. Remember, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some police officers are at times complacent about this. It is therefore important to have flashing lights that work properly. So we will now see how to change the bulb of a Toyota Rav 4 turn signal, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the malfunction is the result of a short circuit, however this remains quite exceptional.change-flashing-Toyota-Rav-4

Toyota Rav 4: things to know before changing your turn signal

First of all, it is wiser to correctly buy your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who will be able to select them. Then it is necessary to be careful to select the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools very basic but still essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Rav 4. A set of cruciforms and torx and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to disassemble the broken bulb, you will need to rotate the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to put the new bulb, you have to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Rav 4

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Toyota Rav 4. Access from inside the engine : First, you have to open your hood. Then, you will have to remove the cover using a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the light unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is the case, it is necessary to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from your Toyota Rav 4 slowly from the front. It is now enough to change the bulb and reattach the light unit in the other direction. Exceptionally, on some models it is conceivable to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. If this is the case, using a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the light unit slowly and change the faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Rav 4

There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It may depend on the ranges but accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility can be done from the trunk. At the level of the headlight blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Take them out and remove the room, being careful. Finally, you will simply have to change your faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you must have your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to change your bulb. To put it in place, perform the reverse manipulation.