Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Don't worry either, it's a completely doable operation for a sunday handyman , on a Seat Tribu or any model of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat Tribu
To replace your Seat Tribu mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIYers will a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are inevitably also simple to replace , it will depend on the options on board. So let's see what to do point by point.
- You must first remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Seat Tribu
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. At times the latter is not very accessible, in this case you will have to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Seat Tribu
- Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are properly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the Seat Tribu rear view mirror
For the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. In this situation, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of this Seat Tribu to start working as it should.