Having working indicators remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, forgetting to put a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some police officers are lenient at times on this point. It is thus necessary to have indicators which function correctly. We will now find out how to replace the bulb of a Seat Ateca indicator, front and rear. It is also conceivable that the concern comes from a false contact, but it remains rather exceptional.change-flashing-Seat-Ateca

Seat Ateca: things to know before replacing your turn signal

At first it is important to choose the model of your bulb properly! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who can order them for you. In the second step, it is necessary to be careful to choose the right color for your bulb. Thereafter, you will need a tools very basic but still essential. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Seat Ateca. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to be able to dismantle the damaged bulb, you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To fix the new bulb, it is therefore necessary to turn it a quarter turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Seat Ateca

There are two main ways to get to the turn signals. It depends on the different models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Seat Ateca. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. And then, you will have to unscrew the cover with a screwdriver (usually torx) in order to access the headlight unit. Once the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the fixings are there. If this is correct, it is necessary to undo the fasteners and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then remove the headlight unit from the Seat Ateca gently from the front. You simply need to replace your bulb and replace the light block by following the reverse procedure. Exceptionally, for some models it is conceivable to remove the headlight unit from the outside. Nevertheless it is rather rare. If that's right, with a screwdriver you will have to dismantle the fixings, remove the headlight unit gently and change your burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Seat Ateca

There are also two main ways to access this turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types, however access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time access can be done from the trunk. At the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the part, being careful. Thereafter it will simply change the burnt out bulb with a new one. And then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It is also conceivable that access is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. In all cases, it is necessary to take your screwdriver and gently remove the entire block of lights so as to replace this bulb. To reassemble, take the opposite step.