Having working indicators remains an obligation of the law. Think about it, omitting a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Although some police are sometimes lenient on this point. It is therefore essential to have indicators in good condition. We will now find out how to change the bulb of a Nissan Leaf turn signal light, at the front and rear. It is sometimes possible that the concern comes from a false contact, however it is quite exceptional.
Nissan Leaf: things to know before changing your turn signal
First it is essential to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, it is advisable to go to a spare parts site or to a garage which will be able to select them. Then you have to think about selecting the right color for your bulb. Then you will need a tools very basic but still necessary. You will therefore mainly need a screwdriver for a Nissan Leaf. A cruciform and torx kit and everything will be doable. Most of the time, the bulbs are at bayonet . To dismantle the defective bulb, it will have to be turned a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise. To install the new bulb, you must turn a quarter of a turn in the opposite direction.
How to change the bulb of a front indicator on a Nissan Leaf
There are two main ways to access the indicators. It depends on the models, however accessibility can be done either outside or inside on this Nissan Leaf. Access from inside the engine : First, you will need to open your hood. Then, you must loosen a cover with the help of a screwdriver (usually torx) to access the light block. As soon as the unit is unclipped, remove it and it is possible to change the bulb. Wheel arch access : Look below the wheel to see if the fasteners are there. If this is the case, remove the hooks and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then carefully remove the light block from your Nissan Leaf from the front. All you have to do is change the bulb and position the block following the reverse procedure. More rarely, on some cars it is still possible to remove the light block from the outside. Nevertheless it is quite rare. If this is the case, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to dismantle the fasteners, remove the light block quietly and replace the burnt out bulb.
How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Nissan Leaf
There are also two main ways to access the turn signal bulb. It can depend on the different types, however accessibility can be done either from inside or outside. Access from inside the trunk : In most of the cases accessibility can be done from the trunk. At the light blocks, there are screws and fasteners. Remove them and remove the block gently. Then simply replace the burnt out bulb with the new one. Then repeat the same manipulation in reverse. It is also possible that accessibility can be from outside or under the wheel arch. However, it is much less frequent. Whatever happens, you must take your screwdriver and carefully remove the entire headlight unit so as to change the bulb. To reassemble, proceed to the opposite step.