Having working indicators remains 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 law enforcement officials are sometimes lenient on this. It is therefore essential to have indicators that work properly. We will now see how to replace the bulb of a turn signal of a smart forfour, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes possible that the dysfunction comes from a false contact, but it is rather exceptional.change-flashing-smart-forfour

smart forfour: things to know before replacing your turn signal

First of all it is wiser to properly select your type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to your mechanic who can order them for you. Then it is necessary to remember to select the right color for your bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely basic but nonetheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a smart forfour. A cruciform and torx game and nothing can happen to you. Generally, the bulbs are at bayonet . So to get out the broken bulb you will have to turn it a quarter of a turn to the left. In order to put the new bulb, you will have to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a smart forfour

There are two main solutions for accessing the indicators. It depends on the models, but access can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a smart forfour. Access from inside the engine : To start, you will need to open the hood. And then, you must remove a cover using a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the light block. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and it is possible to replace this bulb. Wheel arch access : Check underneath the wheel to see if the clips are there. In case this is the case, you will have to remove the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then carefully remove the light unit from the smart forfour from the front. You just need to replace the bulb and reattach the block the other way. Less frequently, for some cars it is possible to remove the light block from the outside. However, it is rather rare. In the event that this is the case, using a screwdriver you will need to remove the fixings, gently release the light block and change the burnt out bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a smart forfour

There are also two main solutions for accessing this turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types but access can be done either from the inside or from the outside. Access from inside the trunk : Generally access can be done from inside the trunk. For these headlight blocks, there are screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the part, being careful. Finally you just have to change this burnt out bulb with the new one. And then repeat this operation in reverse. It is also possible that access can be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you will have to use your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire light unit to replace this bulb. To reassemble, do the opposite.