Having flashing lights that work remains a legal requirement. Think about it, not putting on a flashing light is punishable by 3 point on the permit as well as a fine . Even if some law enforcement officers are at times benevolent on this subject. It is therefore essential to have flashing lights that work correctly. We will see in this article how to replace the bulb of a turn signal for a Nissan Maxima, front and rear. It is sometimes likely that the concern comes from a false contact, but it is rather rare.change-turn signal-Nissan-Maxima

Nissan Maxima: things to know before replacing your turn signal

To begin with, it is important to choose the right type of bulb! In order not to be mistaken, we advise you to go to a spare parts site or to your auto repairer who can select them. Then you will have to think about choosing the right color for the bulb. Finally, you will need to use a tools extremely simple but nevertheless essential. You will therefore need a screwdriver for a Nissan Maxima. A set of cruciforms and torxes and everything will be doable. In the majority of cases, the bulbs are bayonet . To disassemble the broken bulb you will need to turn the bulb a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. In order to fix the new bulb, it is then necessary to turn it a quarter of a turn in the other direction.

How to change the bulb of a front turn signal on a Nissan Maxima

There are two different ways to access the flashing lights. It depends on the model, but accessibility will be either from the outside or from the inside on your Nissan Maxima. Access from inside the engine : First, you will have to open your hood. Then, it is necessary to unscrew the cover with the help of a screwdriver (often torx) to access the headlight unit. Now that the block is unclipped, remove it and you can replace the bulb. Wheel arch access : Check under the wheel to see if the clips are in this location. When this is correct, it is necessary to disassemble the fasteners and remove the screws with a screwdriver. Then remove the headlight block of the Nissan Maxima delicately from the front. You just have to replace your bulb and put the block back in the other direction. More rarely, on some models it is likely to remove the headlight unit from the outside. However, it is rather rare. When that's it, with the help of a screwdriver you will have to remove the fixings, release the headlight unit quietly and replace your faulty bulb.

How to change the bulb of a rear indicator on a Nissan Maxima

There are also two different ways to access the turn signal bulb. It depends on the models but the accessibility will be done either from inside or from outside. Access from inside the trunk : Almost every time the accessibility will be from the inside of the trunk. Regarding the headlight blocks, you will find screws and fixings. Remove them and pull the part out slowly. Finally, it is necessary to simply replace the faulty bulb with the new one. Then repeat this operation in the other direction. It is also likely that accessibility is from the outside or through the wheel arch. However, it is much less common. Whatever happens, it is necessary to use your screwdrivers and carefully remove the headlamp assembly so as to replace this bulb. To set it up, do the reverse.