Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. But it is less so for replace the complete mirror . No worries either, it's completely doable handling for a sunday handyman , on a Jeep Cj7 or any other type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror becomes mandatory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Jeep-Cj7

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Jeep Cj7

In order to replace your Jeep Cj7 rearview mirror , you can plan approximately 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 replace , it depends on the options they present. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.

  • You must first remove the cover on the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Jeep Cj7
  • For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on your Jeep Cj7
  • Install all fastening systems, and make sure 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 Cj7

Regarding the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. If this is the case, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of the Jeep Cj7 to start working as it should.