Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, it is an absolutely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , for a Kia Carens 2 or any vehicle model. For information, you should know that a missing or defective mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, there is no loss of point on the driving license concerning this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's move on to what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror on a Kia Carens 2
In order to replace your Kia Carens 2 rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily easy to replace , it will depend on the options they present. So let's see how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the cockpit of the Kia Carens 2
- For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to unplug the connector. Regularly, the latter is not very accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on the Kia Carens 2
- Install all fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Testing the Kia Carens 2 wing mirror
On electric ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault is preventing the mirror from functioning properly. If this is the case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. So isolating the false contact will be enough for the Kia Carens 2's rear view mirror to start working normally.