Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains an absolutely doable manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Toyota Avensis 3 or any other car model. For information, you should know that an absent or broken rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is impaired. But let's move on to what really interests us, the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Toyota Avensis-3

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Avensis 3

To to change your Toyota Avensis 3 rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily easy to change , it will depend on the options they present. So let's see how to go about it point by point.

  • First remove the cover behind the mirror inside the interior of the Toyota Avensis 3
  • For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. At times the latter is not super 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
  • Fit the new mirror on the Toyota Avensis 3
  • Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
  • For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: connect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the mirror of the Toyota Avensis 3

On electric models, sometimes a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. If this is the case, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. You just need to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this case, repairing the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of the Toyota Avensis 3 to start working as it should.