Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the complete mirror . Don't worry either, it's a completely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , on a Kia Rio 2 or any model of vehicle. For information, note that an absent or broken rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one is compulsory if the visibility of the interior mirror is ever hampered. But let's see what really interests us, the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Kia-Rio-2

How to change the complete mirror of a Kia Rio 2

To to change your Kia Rio 2 rear view mirror , you can plan 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 inevitably so easy to change , it depends on the options they present. So let's see what to do point by point.

  • You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the cabin of your Kia Rio 2
  • 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 you will have to dismantle the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Place the new mirror on your Kia Rio 2
  • Position all the fastening systems, and ensure that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover in place
  • Test the mirror of your Kia Rio 2

Regarding the electrical ranges, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not necessarily necessary to change it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. So fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of your Kia Rio 2 to start working normally.