Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is less so for replace the complete mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely feasible repair for a novice mechanic , on a Toyota Highlander 2 or any other car model. For information, note that a missing or broken mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, it is impossible to lose a point on the driving license concerning this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one is compulsory when the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror on a Toyota Highlander 2
In order to replace your Toyota Highlander 2 mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same simple to replace , it will depend on the options on board. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the cabin of the Toyota Highlander 2
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must disconnect the connector. Sometimes the latter is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on the Toyota Highlander 2
- Install all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the Toyota Highlander 2 mirror
On the electrical ranges, a connection fault may prevent the retro functioning from being performed correctly. If this is the case, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to perceive a possible false contact. So, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of this Toyota Highlander 2 to resume functioning normally.