Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Do not panic, this is a completely accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Citroen Tubik or any type of vehicle. For information, note that an absent or broken rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Citroen-Tubik

How to change the complete mirror of a Citroen Tubik

In order to to change your Citroen Tubik rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Now let's see what to do point by point.

  • Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Citroen Tubik
  • For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes 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
  • Position the new mirror on your Citroen Tubik
  • Position all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover in place
  • Test the mirror of your Citroen Tubik

On electric models, it can happen that a connection fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this case, it is not necessarily mandatory to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to detect a possible short circuit. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of the Citroen Tubik to resume operating normally.