Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really simple. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, it remains a totally feasible operation for a sunday handyman , on a Kia Cee D 2 or any type of car. For information, note that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the license regarding this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory if the visibility of the interior mirror is obstructed. But let's see what really interests us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror of a Kia Cee D 2
In order to replace your mirror of Kia Cee D 2 , you can block about a small half-hour . More experienced DIYers will a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always the same simple to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it point by point.
- First remove the cover at the mirror inside the cabin of the Kia Cee D 2
- For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Sometimes it is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Kia Cee D 2
- Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of the Kia Cee D 2
For electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not inevitably necessary to replace it. You just have to watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible short circuit. So, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of the Kia Cee D 2 to start to work as it should.