Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is something really simple. But it is much less so for replace the complete mirror . Do not panic, this is a fully accessible repair for a novice mechanic , on a Kia Soul or any car model. For information, note that a missing or defective rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes mandatory in the event that the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Kia Soul
In order to replace your Kia Soul rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily easy to replace , it will depend on the options on board. Let's see how to go about it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the cabin of your Kia Soul
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Put the new mirror on your Kia Soul
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Kia Soul
On electric ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this situation, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of your Kia Soul to start working as it should.