Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, it remains an absolutely feasible operation for a beginner mechanic , on a Kia Rio 3 or any type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or defective mirror can be punished by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, there is no loss of point on the license concerning this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is obstructed. But let's move on to what really concerns us, the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Kia-Rio-3

How to change the complete mirror of a Kia Rio 3

In order to to change your Kia Rio 3 rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. So let's see what to do point by point.

  • You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Kia Rio 3
  • 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. Regularly the latter is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on the Kia Rio 3
  • Install all fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the rearview mirror of the Kia Rio 3

For electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault restricts the correct functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not inevitably obligatory to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is clean, or to follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of this Kia Rio 3 to start working as it should.