Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, this is a very accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Seat 850 or any other car model. For information, note that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, that is to say the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat 850
In order to changing your Seat 850 mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same easy to change , it varies according to the options they present. So let's see how to go about it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Seat 850
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case you will have to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Seat 850
- Install all the 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 the Seat 850
Concerning the electric models, it happens that an electric fault limits the good functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not always mandatory to change it. You just need to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible short circuit. So, repairing the false contact will be enough for the retro of your Seat 850 to start working as it should.