Having turn signals that are in good condition is a legal requirement. Remember, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Even if some law enforcement officers are at times indulgent on this subject. It is therefore necessary to have indicators in good condition. We will therefore see in this article how to change the bulb of a flashing light on a Smart Crossblade, front and rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem is the result of a short circuit, however this is quite rare.change-flashing-Smart-Crossblade

Smart Crossblade: things to know before changing your turn signal

First of all, it is wiser to correctly buy the model of your bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to your professional who knows how to select them. Secondly, it is necessary to be careful to select the right color for your bulb. Then you will need to use a tools super basic but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Smart Crossblade. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb, it will be necessary to turn the latter a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. To put on the new bulb, you will need to turn it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Smart Crossblade

We can find two different solutions to achieve the turn signals. It depends on the model, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside for this Smart Crossblade. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open your hood. Then, you will have to remove the cover with a screwdriver (often torx) to access the light unit. Once the block is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect underneath the wheel to see if the fasteners are in this location. When it does, you will need to remove the fasteners and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Secondly, gently remove the headlight assembly from your Smart Crossblade from the front. Now all you have to do is change your bulb and put the light unit back in the other direction. Exceptionally, for some models it is conceivable to replace the light unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. When this is the case, with a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, release the light unit slowly and replace your faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear turn signal on a Smart Crossblade

We can also find two different solutions to access your turn signal bulb. It may depend on the ranges, however accessibility can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, accessibility can be done from the trunk. For these light blocks there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and put the part down being careful. Then you just have to replace the faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in the other direction. It is also conceivable that accessibility could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, you will have to take your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit in order to change this bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.