Having flashing lights that work remains mandatory. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a fine . Although some police officers are occasionally complacent on this point. It is therefore important to have flashing lights that work properly. We will find out below how to replace the bulb of a Volkswagen 181 indicator, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the malfunction is due to a short circuit, however it remains quite rare.change-indicator-Volkswagen-181

Volkswagen 181: things to know before replacing its indicator

At first it is essential to select the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a professional who can order them for you. In the second step, you will have to think about choosing the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need to use a tools super simple but nonetheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Volkswagen 181. A set of cruciforms and torx and you will be able to do it. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, it must be turned a quarter of a turn anticlockwise. In order to install the new bulb, you will therefore have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Volkswagen 181

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside on a Volkswagen 181. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. And then, you must remove the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) in order to access the light block. When the unit is unclipped, remove it and you can replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, you will have to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the light block of your Volkswagen 181 slowly from the front. It is now enough to replace your bulb and replace the block of lights following the reverse procedure. More rarely, on some cars it is conceivable to replace the block of lights from the outside. However it is quite rare. If ever this is the case, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, remove the light block slowly and change your defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Volkswagen 181

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the models but accessibility can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time accessibility can be done from the trunk. For these headlight blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and remove the block, being careful. Then you simply have to replace your defective bulb with a new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It also remains conceivable that accessibility is done from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, you will have to use your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to replace the bulb. To put it in place, do the opposite manipulation.