Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the complete mirror . No worries either, it's a completely accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Jeep Commander or any type of vehicle. For information, please note that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Jeep Commander
To to change your Jeep Commander rear view 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 inevitably too simple to change , it depends on the options they present. Let's look at how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Jeep Commander
- For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new rear view mirror on the Jeep Commander
- Set up all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the rear view mirror of the Jeep Commander
On the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. If this is the case, it is not always necessary to change it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. So, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of your Jeep Commander to resume working as it should.