Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. However, it is much less so for replace the entire mirror . Do not panic, it is a completely accessible operation for a novice mechanic , for a Toyota Prius 2 or any type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license concerning this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand mirror becomes mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really interests us, which is the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Toyota-Prius-2

How to change the complete mirror of a Toyota Prius 2

In order to to change your Toyota Prius 2 rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily easy to change , it depends on the options they present. Now let's see what to do step by step.

  • Start by removing the cover on the mirror inside the passenger compartment of your Toyota Prius 2
  • For a model mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time it is not super accessible, you will have to disassemble the door trim.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on your Toyota Prius 2
  • Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly fixed
  • For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: connect the connector
  • Replace the cover in place
  • Test the mirror of your Toyota Prius 2

For electrical ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. In this case, it is not inevitably obligatory to change it. It is enough to check that the connector is not cluttered, or to follow the wire to perceive a possible short circuit. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the Toyota Prius 2's rear view mirror to start working normally.