Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a completely accessible manipulation for a beginner mechanic , for a seat altea or any other vehicle model. For information, note that an absent or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, there is no loss of point on the driving license concerning this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a seat altea
To replace your seat altea mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to replace , it depends on the options on board. So let's see how to go about it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of your seat altea
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not super accessible, you will then have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Put the new rear view mirror on your seat altea
- Set up 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 altea
For electrical ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault limits the proper functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not inevitably mandatory to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire in order to perceive a possible false contact. So, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of your seat altea to start working as it should.