Having turn signals that are in good condition is mandatory. Think about it, forgetting to put a turn signal is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Even if some police officers are sometimes kind on this point. It therefore remains important to have indicators that work properly. We will now find out how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Volkswagen Iltis, front and rear. It is also likely that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is quite rare.
Volkswagen Iltis: things to know before replacing your turn signal
Firstly it is important to properly select the model of your bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who can order them for you. Then you will have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen Iltis. A cruciform and torx kit and nothing can happen to you. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the damaged bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen Iltis
There are two different ways to access the indicators. It depends on the different models, however accessibility will be either outside or inside for this Volkswagen Iltis. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the headlight unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is the case, it is necessary to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from this Volkswagen Iltis slowly from the front. You simply need to replace your bulb and reattach the light block the other way. Less frequently, for certain cars it is likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. Nevertheless it is quite rare. When this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to disassemble the fasteners, gently remove the headlight unit and change your defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen Iltis
There are also two different ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types but the accessibility will be either inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time accessibility will be through the interior of the trunk. Regarding the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and lay the piece gently. Thereafter it is necessary to simply change this defective bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It also remains likely that accessibility can be from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, it is necessary to take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit so as to replace this bulb. To reassemble, do the opposite manipulation.