Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is super simple. But it is less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, it is an absolutely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a jeep cherokee or any other vehicle model. For information, be aware that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the permit regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one is mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's move on to what really interests us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a jeep cherokee
To replace your cherokee jeep 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. However not all mirrors are necessarily as easy to replace , it will depend on the options they present. Let's look at what to do point by point.
- You must first remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of your jeep cherokee
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally 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 very 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
- Put the new rear view mirror on your jeep cherokee
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your jeep cherokee
For the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not always mandatory to replace it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible electrical fault. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the rear view mirror of the jeep cherokee to resume operating normally.