Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is really easy. But it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely accessible manipulation for a novice mechanic , on a Smart For-us or any type of car. For information, note that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The one on the right is compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is ever hindered. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror of a Smart For-us
In order to change your rearview mirror from Smart For-us , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are inevitably too easy to change , it depends on the options on board. Now let's see what to do point by point.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Smart For-us
- For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes it is not super accessible, in this case you will need to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Smart For-us
- Position all the fastening systems, and make sure they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Smart For-us
On electric models, it can happen that a connection fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this case, it is not necessarily mandatory to change it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to detect a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of this Smart For-us to resume functioning as it should.