Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Don't worry either, it's an absolutely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , for a Seat Arosa or any other type of car. For information, please note that an absent or defective rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's see what really interests us, the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Seat-Arosa

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat Arosa

In order to changing your Seat Arosa mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all the mirrors are always the same easy to change , it will depend on the options on board. So let's see how to do it step by step.

  • Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the seat of the Seat Arosa
  • For a model 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 super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Fit the new mirror on the Seat Arosa
  • Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover in place
  • Test the rear mirror of the Seat Arosa

For electric models, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this situation, it is not necessarily necessary to change it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible false contact. In this case, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of this Seat Arosa to resume operating normally.