Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. But it is much less so for change the complete mirror . Do not panic, it is an absolutely doable manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Seat Ginebra or any other vehicle model. For information, be aware that a missing or broken rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror becomes compulsory if the use of the interior rear-view mirror is ever hampered. But let's see what really interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat Ginebra
To replace your Seat Ginebra rear view mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to replace , it depends on the options they present. Now let's see what to do step by step.
- You must first remove the cover at the mirror inside the cabin of your Seat Ginebra
- For a retro 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 super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Put the new mirror on your Seat Ginebra
- Set up all the fastening systems, and make sure they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Seat Ginebra
Regarding the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of your Seat Ginebra to resume operating normally.