Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a totally feasible manipulation for a novice mechanic , on a Kiaage or any model of vehicle. For information, note that a missing 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 rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is ever hindered. But let's move on to what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Kiaage
To changing your Kiaage mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Now let's see how to go about it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Kiaage
- For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not extremely 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
- Set up all fastening systems, and check 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 Kiaage
For electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. In this case, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire in order to find a possible short circuit. So fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the Kiaage's retro to resume normal operation.