Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this remains an absolutely feasible operation for a beginner mechanic , on a Seat Arona or any other type of vehicle. For information, note that a missing or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory when the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is impeded. But let's move on to what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Seat Arona
In order to replace your Seat Arona mirror , you can block approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily easy to replace , 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 Seat Arona
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time it is not extremely accessible, you will have to disassemble the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Seat Arona
- Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Seat Arona
On the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. In this case, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the rear view mirror of this Seat Arona to start working normally.