Having working flashing lights is a legal requirement. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is liable to 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are sometimes accommodating on this point. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights in good working order. We will therefore find out below how to replace the bulb of a Smart Crosstown indicator, front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the problem comes from a false contact, however it is relatively exceptional.change-flashing-Smart-Crosstown

Smart Crosstown: things to know before replacing your turn signal

To start with it is wiser to buy the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to an auto repairer who knows how to order them for you. Then it is necessary to think about selecting the right color of the bulb. Then you will need to use a tools extremely simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Smart Crosstown. A kit of cruciform and torx and you will necessarily be able to get there. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . In order to remove the broken bulb, it must be rotated a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to install the new bulb, it is then necessary to rotate it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Smart Crosstown

There are two different ways to access the turn signals. Indeed, it depends on the models, however accessibility will be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Smart Crosstown. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, it is necessary to remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (most often torx) to access the block of lights. When the block is unscrewed, remove it and do not hesitate to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Inspect under the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is the case, it is necessary to undo the fixings and remove the screws with the help of your screwdriver. Then carefully remove the light block from your Smart Crosstown from the front. It is now enough to replace your bulb and replace the block by following the reverse procedure. More rarely, on some models it is likely to remove the block of lights from the outside. However, it is relatively rare. In this case, with the help of a screwdriver, you will need to remove the fixings, gently release the light unit and replace your defective bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Smart Crosstown

There are also two different ways to access your turn signal bulb. It may depend on the range, however accessibility will be either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time accessibility will be from the trunk. For these light blocks, there are screws and fixings. Remove them and gently lay the block down. Then it is necessary to just replace this defective bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also likely that accessibility is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In all cases, it is necessary to bring your screwdrivers and gently remove the entire headlight unit so as to replace your bulb. To put it in place, carry out the opposite manipulation.