Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Do not panic, this is a completely doable manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Toyota Hi Ace or any other car model. For information, be aware that an absent or defective rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and inside 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 interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Hi Ace
In order to to change your Toyota Hi Ace rear view mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However not all mirrors are necessarily as simple to change , it will depend on the options on board. Now let's see how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Toyota Hi Ace
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, you will then have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Toyota Hi Ace
- Position all 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 your Toyota Hi Ace
For electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from working properly. If this is the case, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. Just watch that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to find a possible false contact. So, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the retro of this Toyota Hi Ace to resume working as it should.