Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is much less so for change the entire mirror . Rest assured, this is a completely accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , for a Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable or any other type of car. For information, note that an absent or defective mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand mirror is compulsory if the use of the interior rear-view mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable
To replace your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable rearview mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are inevitably too simple to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Let's see how to go about it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the cockpit of your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable
- For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must unplug the connector. Sometimes this is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable
- Position all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable
On electric models, a connection fault may prevent the mirror from working properly. In this case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. It will be enough to watch that the connector is clean, or to follow the wire in order to perceive a possible false contact. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the rear view mirror of your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable to start working as it should.