Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is really simple. But it is much less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a Suzuki Samurai or any model of car. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license regarding this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is ever impaired. 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 Suzuki Samurai
To replace your Suzuki Samurai rearview mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same easy to replace , it depends on the options they present. Let's look at how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Suzuki Samurai
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Suzuki Samurai
- Set up all fastening systems, and make sure they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Suzuki Samurai
Regarding the electrical ranges, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not inevitably mandatory to replace it. Just watch that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to detect a possible short circuit. In this situation, repairing the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of the Suzuki Samurai to start to work as it should.