Using working indicators remains a legal obligation. Think about it, forgetting to put a turn signal is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some law enforcement officials are sometimes complacent on this point. It is therefore necessary to have turn signals in good condition. We will therefore discover in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Toyota Yaris Ts, front and rear. It is also possible that the problem arose from a false contact, however this remains relatively exceptional.
Toyota Yaris Ts: things to know before replacing your turn signal
First, it is essential to buy the right type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your mechanic who will be able to order them for you. Then it is necessary to be careful to choose the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools super basic but still necessary. You will need a screwdriver for a Toyota Yaris Ts. A game of cruciform and torx and you will be able to do it. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb, turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to put the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to rotate a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Yaris Ts
There are two main ways to access the turn signals. It depends on the model, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for a Toyota Yaris Ts. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then you have to unscrew a cover with a screwdriver (frequently torx) in order to access the light unit. When the block is unclipped, remove it and do not hesitate to replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When it is, it is necessary to remove the hooks and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlamp from your Toyota Yaris Ts slowly from the front. Now all you have to do is replace the bulb and put the unit back in the other direction. More rarely, for some cars it is possible to replace the light unit with the exterior. But it is relatively rare. When that's it, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the light unit slowly and change the faulty bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Yaris Ts
There are also two main ways to access this indicator bulb. It depends on the model, but access will be from the inside or the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access will be from inside the safe. Regarding the light blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Take them out and put the piece down slowly. Finally, you simply have to change your faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse order. It is also possible for access to be from the outside or under the wheel arch. But it is much rarer. Whatever happens, it is necessary to take your screwdrivers and carefully remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace your bulb. To put it in place, reverse the procedure.