Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the complete mirror . Rest assured, it is a fully accessible operation for a novice mechanic , on a Seat 128 or any type of vehicle. For information, you should know that an absent or defective mirror can result in 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 retro becomes mandatory if ever the use of the interior retro is hindered. But let's see what really concerns us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat 128
To changing your Seat 128 mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same simple to change , it will depend on the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover on the mirror inside the cockpit of your Seat 128
- For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to unplug the connector. Sometimes this is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Seat 128
- Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Seat 128
On electric models, a connection fault may restrict proper operation of the mirror. In this case, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not congested, or to follow the wire in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will suffice for the Seat 128 retro to resume normal operation.