Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is a little less for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is an absolutely feasible operation for a beginner mechanic , on an Opel Olympia or any other type of car. For information, be aware that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's see what really concerns us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of an Opel Olympia
To change your rearview mirror from Opel Olympia , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same simple to change , it varies according to the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Opel Olympia
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. At times it is not extremely accessible, you will then have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Opel Olympia
- Install all fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rear view mirror of the Opel Olympia
For the electrical ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this situation, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire in order to find a possible false contact. In this case, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of your Opel Olympia to resume normal operation.