Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for replace the complete mirror . Rest assured, this remains a completely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a Kiaage 4 or any other type of car. For information, you should know that a missing or damaged mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no point loss on the license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right is compulsory when the visibility of the rear interior is obstructed. But let's see what really concerns us, that is to say the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror on a Kiaage 4
To replace your Kiaage 4 rear view mirror , you can block approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily easy to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Now let's see what to do point by point.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the cockpit of your Kiaage 4
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to unplug the connector. Regularly, the latter is not very 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
- Fit the new mirror on your Kiaage 4
- Set up all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rearview mirror of your Kiaage 4
On electric models, an electrical fault may restrict the correct operation of the retro. In this case, it is not inevitably obligatory to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the Kiaage 4's retro to start working as it should.