Can I just check that you're suggesting taking the wheel off, then the arch liner just to change the front indicator bulb?
If so there's no need to do that at all. You just turn to full lock to give you room, remove about 3 of the screws and put your hand through.
That's the proceedure given in the workshop manual but I know most people do just as your suggesting. Personally I've never had to change one of the bulbs in either of the 8Ps I've owned - so far so good!!