Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, this remains a totally feasible operation for a beginner mechanic , on a Toyota Ft-86 (2) or any model of vehicle. For information, note that a missing or defective rear view mirror can result in 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 one on the right becomes mandatory if the visibility of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Toyota-Ft-86- (2)

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Ft-86 (2)

In order to replace your Toyota Ft-86 mirror (2) , 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 necessarily the same easy to replace , it varies according to the options they present. So let's see what to do point by point.

  • You must first remove the cover on the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Toyota Ft-86 (2)
  • For a model 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 it is not extremely 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
  • Put the new mirror on your Toyota Ft-86 (2)
  • Set up all fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the mirror of your Toyota Ft-86 (2)

On electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this situation, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the Toyota Ft-86 (2) retro to resume normal operation.