Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a completely accessible manipulation for a beginner mechanic , for a Citroen Survolt or any other type of vehicle. For information, note that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, there is no loss of point on the driving license concerning this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory in the event that the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Citroen Survolt
In order to to change your Citroen Survolt mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it depends on the options they present. So let's see how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Citroen Survolt
- For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time it is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Put the new mirror on your Citroen Survolt
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Citroen Survolt
For electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. If this is the case, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible false contact. In this case, repairing the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of the Citroen Survolt to resume operating normally.