Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is super easy. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a seat leon or any other car model. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is mandatory if the visibility of the interior mirror is obstructed. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a seat leon
In order to change your seat leon mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always 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 passenger compartment of the seat leon
- For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must disconnect the connector. From time to time it is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on the seat leon
- Position all fastening systems, and make sure they are properly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Testing the seat leon mirror
For electric ranges, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault is preventing the mirror from working properly. If so, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. It is enough to check that the connector is clean, or to follow the wire in order to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, repairing the electrical fault will be enough for the rear view mirror of your seat leon to resume working normally.