Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, this remains a completely accessible repair for a sunday handyman , for a Suzuki Vitara 4 or any other type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear mirror becomes compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is ever impaired. But let's see what really interests us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Suzuki Vitara 4
In order to to change your rear view mirror of Suzuki Vitara 4 , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same easy to change , it will depend on the options on board. Let's look at how to go about it point by point.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the cockpit of your Suzuki Vitara 4
- For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on your Suzuki Vitara 4
- Set up all fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the rearview mirror of your Suzuki Vitara 4
For electric models, a connection fault may restrict the correct functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not necessarily necessary to change it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible false contact. So, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of this Suzuki Vitara 4 to resume functioning normally.