Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. But it is a little less for change the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains a perfectly feasible repair for a sunday handyman , for a Toyota Auris 2 or any car model. For information, be aware that an absent or broken 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 problem. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory when the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is impaired. But let's see what really concerns us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Auris 2
In order to replace your Toyota Auris 2 rearview mirror , you can block approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However not all mirrors are inevitably also simple to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it point by point.
- First remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Toyota Auris 2
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not very 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
- Position the new mirror on the Toyota Auris 2
- Position all fastening systems, and make sure they are properly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of the Toyota Auris 2
On electric models, it can happen that an electrical fault restricts the proper functioning of the mirror. If this is the case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of your Toyota Auris 2 to resume functioning as it should.