Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. However, it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a fully accessible repair for a novice mechanic , for a Toyota Hi Ace 3 or any type of car. For information, be aware that a missing or broken mirror may be punishable 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 one is compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Toyota Hi Ace 3
In order to replace your Toyota Hi Ace 3 mirror , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to replace , it depends on the options on board. So let's see how to go about it point by point.
- You must first remove the cover behind the mirror inside the cabin of the Toyota Hi Ace 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. Regularly it is not extremely accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on the Toyota Hi Ace 3
- Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the Toyota Hi Ace 3 mirror
Regarding electric models, a connection fault may prevent the mirror from working properly. If so, it is not inevitably necessary to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible false contact. In this situation, isolating the false contact will be enough for the Toyota Hi Ace 3 mirror to start working normally.