Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, it remains a very accessible repair for a sunday handyman , for a Kia Pregio or any other vehicle model. For information, you should know that a missing or damaged mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's see what really concerns us, i.e. the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror on a Kia Pregio
In order to change your Kia Pregio rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIYers will a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always the same simple to change , it will depend on the options they present. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Kia Pregio
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must disconnect the connector. Sometimes this is not extremely accessible, so you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the the new mirror on the Kia Pregio
- Set up all fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the rearview mirror of the Kia Pregio
Regarding electric models, it sometimes happens that a connection fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. In this case, it is not always obligatory to change it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. So, repairing the electrical fault will be enough for the Kia Pregio mirror to resume working normally.