Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is something really simple. But it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this remains a fully accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100 or any other vehicle model. For information, you should know that an absent or defective mirror can be condemned 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 one on the right becomes compulsory when the use of the interior rear-view mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, that is to say the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100
To replace your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100 mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. However not all mirrors are inevitably also easy to replace , it depends on the options on board. Let's look at what to do point by point.
- Start by removing the cover on the mirror inside the cockpit of your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100
- For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. At times the latter is not extremely accessible, you will then have to disassemble the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100
For electric models, a connection fault may restrict the correct functioning of the retro. If so, it is not always mandatory to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. In this case, repairing the poor ignition will be enough for the mirror of your Toyota Land Cruiser Sw Serie 100 to start working as it should.