Using working indicators remains a legal obligation. Remember, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are sometimes benevolent on this point. It is therefore essential to have turn signals in good condition. We will see with this article how to change the bulb of a Toyota Fchv-4 turn signal, front and rear. It is also likely that the malfunction is due to a short circuit, however it is quite exceptional.
Toyota Fchv-4: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is wiser to properly select the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to a mechanic who can order them for you. Secondly, it is necessary to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need a tools super simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Toyota Fchv-4. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to take out the broken bulb, it will be necessary to turn the latter a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to put the new bulb, you have to turn it a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Toyota Fchv-4
There are two different solutions to access the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the model, however access can be done either from the outside or from the inside on this Toyota Fchv-4. Access from inside the engine : First of all, you will have to open the hood. Then, you will have to remove a cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) in order to access the light unit. When the block is unclipped, remove it and you can change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look under the wheel to see if the clips are there. When this is what happens, you have to remove the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. In a second step remove the headlight assembly of the Toyota Fchv-4 delicately from the front. All you have to do is change the bulb and replace the light unit by following the reverse procedure. More rarely, on some cars it is likely to remove the light unit from the outside. However, it is quite rare. When this is what happens, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, release the light assembly slowly and change the defective bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Toyota Fchv-4
There are also two different solutions to access this indicator bulb. This may depend on the ranges, however access can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Most of the time, access can be done from inside the boot. Regarding the headlight blocks, there are screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the part being careful. Finally, you will simply have to change your defective bulb with a new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also likely that the access could be from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, you have to take your screwdrivers and remove, being careful, the entire headlight unit in order to change this bulb. To set it up, follow the opposite procedure.