Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is really simple. However, it is much less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this remains a completely feasible operation for a sunday handyman , for a Kia Carens 3 or any type of car. For your information, note that a mirror that is absent or damaged may be punishable by a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes compulsory if the visibility of the rear interior is ever hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, which is the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror on a Kia Carens 3
In order to change your Kia Carens 3 rear view mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same easy to change , it varies according to the options they present. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the mirror inside the cockpit of your Kia Carens 3
- For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to unplug the connector. At times it is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Kia Carens 3
- Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the rear view mirror of your Kia Carens 3
On the electrical ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. If so, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the Kia Carens 3's retro to start working normally.