Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Don't worry either, it's a completely doable repair for a sunday handyman , for a Seat Ateca or any other vehicle model. For information, note that an absent or broken rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes mandatory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat Ateca
In order to replace your Seat Ateca mirror , you can count 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 simple to replace , it depends on the options on board. Now let's see what to do step by step.
- You must first remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Seat Ateca
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on the Seat Ateca
- Position all fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rear view mirror of the Seat Ateca
On electrical ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault restricts the proper functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not always necessary to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire in order to find a possible electrical fault. So, repairing the false contact will be enough for the mirror of your Seat Ateca to start working normally.