Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the complete mirror . Do not panic, this remains a completely feasible manipulation for a sunday handyman , for a Citroen Sm or any type of vehicle. For information, you should know that an absent or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the permit regarding this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror becomes mandatory in the event that the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's see what really interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Citroen Sm
In order to to change your Citroen Sm rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same easy to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the Citroen Sm cabin
- 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 it is not extremely accessible, in this case you will have to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Citroen Sm
- 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 in place
- Test the rear view mirror of the Citroen Sm
On electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. In this case, it is not always mandatory to change it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of this Citroen Sm to start working as it should.