Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a fully accessible repair for a novice mechanic , on a Kia Sephia or any other car model. For information, note that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Kia-Sephia

How to change the complete mirror of a Kia Sephia

In order to to change your Kia Sephia rear view mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same simple to change , it will depend on the options they present. Let's look at what to do point by point.

  • First remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the Kia Sephia's cabin
  • For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not very accessible, it will then be necessary to disassemble the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Fit the new mirror on the Kia Sephia
  • Set up all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: connect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the Kia Sephia rear view mirror

Concerning the electric models, it happens that a connection fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this situation, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to find a possible electrical fault. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the mirror of this Kia Sephia to start working as it should.