Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Do not panic, it is a completely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , on a Suzuki Baleno or any model of vehicle. For information, please note that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory when the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Suzuki Baleno
To to change your Suzuki Baleno rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily easy to change , it varies according to the options they present. Let's look at what to do point by point.
- You must first remove the cover on the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Suzuki Baleno
- 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. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Suzuki Baleno
- Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Suzuki Baleno
On electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this case, it is not always necessary to change it. Just watch that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to find a possible false contact. So, isolating the false contact will be enough for the mirror of your Suzuki Baleno to start working as it should.