Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very simple. But it is less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely accessible manipulation for a novice mechanic , for a Toyota Ft-86 or any car model. For information, note that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory if the visibility of the interior mirror is obstructed. But let's see what really concerns us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Ft-86
In order to to change your Toyota Ft-86 rear view mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it depends on the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it point by point.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Toyota Ft-86
- 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. Sometimes it is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Place the new mirror on your Toyota Ft-86
- Position all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Toyota Ft-86
Concerning the electric models, it happens that an electric fault prevents the correct operation of the retro. In this case, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, repairing the false contact will be enough for the rearview mirror of the Toyota Ft-86 to resume working as it should.