Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very simple. But it is much less so for change the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains a completely doable manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Toyota Avensis or any other car model. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a 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 impeded. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Toyota-Avensis

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

In order to to change your Toyota Avensis rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Now let's see how to do it step by step.

  • First remove the cover at the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Toyota Avensis
  • For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. At times it is not super accessible, you will have to disassemble the door trim.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Position the new mirror on the Toyota Avensis
  • Position all the fastening systems, and check that they are in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the Toyota Avensis rear view mirror

For electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. If this is the case, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. You just need to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible electrical fault. So fixing the false contact will be enough for the Toyota Avensis retro to resume normal operation.