Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. However, it is less so for replace the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains an absolutely doable manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Seat 600 or any other type of vehicle. For information, be aware that an absent or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the permit regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror becomes mandatory in the event that the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat 600
To changing your Seat 600 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 always the same easy to change , it depends on the options they present. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover at the mirror inside the cockpit of your Seat 600
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. At times it is not extremely accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Seat 600
- 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
- Test the mirror of your Seat 600
Concerning the electric models, it happens that a connection fault prevents the correct functioning of the mirror. In this situation, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to perceive a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the rear view mirror of this Seat 600 to start working as it should.