Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Do not panic, this remains a completely feasible manipulation for a sunday handyman , for a Toyota I-unit or any other car model. For information, be aware that a missing or defective rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right is compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's move on to what really interests us, the mirror replacement .change-mirror-Toyota-I-unit

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota I-unit

In order to replace your Toyota I-unit rear view mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always simple to replace , it will depend on the options they present. Let's see how to go about it step by step.

  • You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the passenger compartment of your Toyota I-unit
  • For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time the latter is not very accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Put the new mirror on your Toyota I-unit
  • Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
  • For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the mirror of your Toyota I-unit

On electric models, it sometimes happens that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. If this is the case, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, fixing the electrical fault will be enough for the Toyota I-unit's mirror to resume operating normally.