Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is something really simple. However, it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a completely feasible operation for a sunday handyman , on a Toyota 1000 or any other vehicle model. For information, be aware that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota 1000
To replace your Toyota 1000 mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same simple to replace , it will depend on the options they present. So let's see how to go about it point by point.
- Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Toyota 1000
- 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. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on the Toyota 1000
- Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are well secured
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of the Toyota 1000
Concerning the electric models, it happens that an electric fault limits the good functioning of the retro. In this situation, it is not inevitably mandatory to replace it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible short circuit. In this case, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the Toyota 1000's mirror to resume normal operation.