Replace the Front Turn Signal Bulbs on a Scion FR-S

At some point, you're going to have to replace all of the bulbs in your car. Fortunately, the turn signal bulbs are relatively easy to replace on the Scion FR-S.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

Required Tools

Phillips head screwdriver
Slotted screwdriver (or some kind of flat prying tool)

Required Parts

1 amber 7444NA or 7443 bulb. You might as well get more than one of these at a time.

Symptoms

The front turn signals on the Scion FR-S have two filaments. One produces a dim light for when your parking lights are on, and the other produces a bright light for when your turn signal blinks. These filaments can burn out independent of each other, but you'll still need to replace the whole bulb if one of them goes out.

Diagnose

Checking the Parking Lights

1

Put the car in accessory mode by turning the key as much as you can without starting the car.

2

Turn the end of the left stalk one time to turn on the parking lights.

3

Get out of the car and check the lights. If one of them is not on, you need to replace that bulb.

Checking the Turn Signals

4

Turn on your left turn signal and check the front of the car. If the signal is not alternating between bright and dim, you need to replace that bulb.

5

Turn on your right turn signal and check the front of the car. If the signal is not alternating between bright and dim, you need to replace that bulb.

Step by Step Instructions

6

Turn your wheels toward the opposite side of the car from the turn signal you're replacing. For instance, turn them all the way to the right if you're replacing the driver's side bulb.

7

Remove these 4 plastic fasteners. You'll need to use a Phillips head screwdriver to pop the heads out a bit, then use your fingernails or a prying tool to pup the heads and the rest of the fastener out.