It is a legal obligation to use indicators that work. As a reminder, not putting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on your driver's license as well as a traffic ticket . Although some police officers are complacent on this point from time to time. It is therefore important to have turn signals in good condition. So we will find out here below how to change the bulb of a turn signal of a Nissan Leaf 2, at the front and the rear. It is sometimes conceivable that the problem is due to a short circuit, however it is rather rare.
Nissan Leaf 2: things to know before changing your turn signal
First of all, it is essential to properly choose the type of bulb! So as not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts website or to a mechanic who will be able to order them for you. Then you have to be careful to select the right color of the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools super basic but still necessary. So you will mainly need a screwdriver for a Nissan Leaf 2. A set of cruciforms and torxes and you are bound to be able to do it. Almost every time, the bulbs are bayonet . In order to remove the faulty bulb you will have to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to put the new bulb, it is necessary to turn a quarter of a turn in the other direction.
How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Nissan Leaf 2
There are two main solutions for accessing the flashing lights. Indeed, it depends on the different models, however accessibility can be done either from the outside or from the inside for a Nissan Leaf 2. Access from inside the engine : To begin with, you will have to open the hood. Then, you will have to remove the cover with the help of a screwdriver (regularly torx) to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unscrewed, remove it and you can change your bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the clips are there. If this is what happens, you have to remove the hooks and remove the screws using a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight assembly of the Nissan Leaf 2 gently from the front. You just have to change the bulb and position the light unit in the other direction. More rarely, for some cars it is conceivable to replace the headlight unit with the exterior. However, it is rather rare. If this is what happens, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fasteners, remove the headlight assembly slowly and change the burnt bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Nissan Leaf 2
There are also two main solutions for accessing the turn signal bulb. It depends on the different types however the accessibility can be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most cases, accessibility can be done from the trunk. For these light blocks you will find screws and fixings. Take them out and remove the piece, being careful. Finally you will simply have to change your burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in reverse order. It is also conceivable that accessibility is from the outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much rarer. In any case, you must have your screwdriver and gently remove the entire headlight unit in order to change this bulb. To put it in place, perform the reverse manipulation.