Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. But it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, this remains a fully accessible manipulation for a beginner mechanic , for a Citroen Visa or any type of vehicle. For information, you should know that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes compulsory when the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Citroen Visa
In order to replace your Citroen Visa rear view mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to replace , it depends on the options on board. So let's see how to go about it point by point.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Citroen Visa
- 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. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Citroen Visa
- Install all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Citroen Visa
For the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault limits the correct functioning of the mirror. In this situation, it is not always necessary to replace it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to perceive a possible false contact. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of this Citroen Visa to start working normally.