Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a totally feasible operation for a sunday handyman , on a Nissan Leaf or any other model of car. For information, you should know that a missing or broken rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The one on the right is mandatory in the event that the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Nissan-Leaf

How to change the complete mirror of a Nissan Leaf

In order to replace your Nissan Leaf mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily easy to replace , it will depend on the options they present. Now let's see how to do it step by step.

  • Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the cabin of the Nissan Leaf
  • For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Regularly it is not extremely accessible, in this case you will have to dismantle the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Fit the new rearview mirror on the Nissan Leaf
  • Set up all fastening systems, and check that they are in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the Nissan Leaf rear view mirror

For electric models, it sometimes happens that a connection fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. If this is the case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. You just need to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to detect a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of your Nissan Leaf to start working normally.