Using working flashing lights is a legal requirement. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if a few police officers are indulgent from time to time on this subject. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. We will now see how to replace the bulb of a Toyota Yaris indicator, front and rear. It is also possible that the malfunction comes from a short circuit, however it is relatively rare.change-flashing-Toyota-Yaris

Toyota Yaris: things to know before replacing your turn signal

First of all it is important to correctly choose your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts website or to a professional who can select them. Secondly, you will have to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need a tools extremely basic but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Yaris. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the faulty bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. To install the new bulb, you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Toyota Yaris

There are two main ways to get to the turn signals. It depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either outside or inside for a Toyota Yaris. Access from inside the engine : Initially, it will be necessary to open the hood. Then, it will be necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the block of lights. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is the case, you will have to undo the fixings and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Secondly, remove the light unit from your Toyota Yaris gently from the front. You just need to replace the bulb and position the block following the reverse procedure. More rarely, for some cars it is possible to remove the light block from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. When this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light block gently and replace the faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Yaris

There are also two main ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the models, however 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. Regarding the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block gently. Finally, you simply have to replace the faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also possible that accessibility can be from outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will need to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire block of lights in order to replace your bulb. To reassemble, proceed to the opposite step.