Using working flashing lights remains a legal requirement. Remember, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some police officers are occasionally complacent on this point. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good condition. We will therefore see below how to replace the bulb of a turn signal of an Opel Rekord, at the front and rear. It is also conceivable that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is rather exceptional.change-flashing-Opel-Rekord

Opel Rekord: things to know before replacing your indicator

First of all it is essential to correctly choose the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your professional who can select them. Then you have to think about selecting the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools super simple but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for an Opel Rekord. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to dismantle the broken bulb, you must turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To install the new bulb, it is necessary to turn it a quarter turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on an Opel Rekord

There are two main solutions to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the models, however access will be either from the outside or from the inside for an Opel Rekord. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. Then, you must unscrew the cover with a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the headlight unit. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can replace your bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. When this is the case, it is necessary to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from the Opel Rekord gently from the front. You simply need to replace the bulb and position the block in the opposite direction. Less frequently, for some cars it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. When this is the case, with a screwdriver it will be necessary to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight unit slowly and change the faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on an Opel Rekord

We can also find two main solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types but the access will be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access will be through the interior of the trunk. For these headlight blocks, you will find screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the piece gently. Finally, you simply have to replace your faulty bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, it is necessary to bring your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit in order to replace the bulb. To put it in place, perform the reverse manipulation.