Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, this is a completely accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a seat exeo or any car model. For information, note that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right 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 mirror of a seat exeo
To replace your seat exeo 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 always simple to replace , it will depend on the options they present. Now let's see what to do step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the mirror inside the seat of the seat exeo
- For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the seat exeo
- Set up all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the seat exeo mirror
Concerning the electric models, it happens that an electric fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this case, it is not inevitably necessary to replace it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible electrical fault. So isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the seat exeo's mirror to resume normal operation.