Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. However, it is less so for change the entire mirror . Don't panic, it's a completely accessible repair for a sunday handyman , for a Smart Crosstown or any other car model. For information, note that a missing or damaged mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, it is impossible to lose a point on the driving license concerning this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one is mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Smart-Crosstown

How to change the complete mirror of a Smart Crosstown

In order to change your Smart Crosstown mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always simple to change , it depends on the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it step by step.

  • You must first remove the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the cockpit of the Smart Crosstown
  • 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. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on the Smart Crosstown
  • Install all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: connect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Testing the Smart Crosstown mirror

On electric models, it happens that a connection fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not necessarily mandatory to change it. It will be enough to look that the connector is not cluttered, or to follow the wiring in order to find a possible short circuit. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the rearview mirror of your Smart Crosstown to resume working as it should.