Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a totally feasible operation for a novice mechanic , for a Toyota Pod or any type of car. For information, note that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right rear view mirror becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is impaired. But let's see what really interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Pod
In order to replace your Toyota Pod mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same easy to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Toyota Pod
- 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. Sometimes the latter is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Toyota Pod
- Install all fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Toyota Pod
For electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. If so, it is not always mandatory to replace it. You just need to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire in order to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of your Toyota Pod to resume normal operation.