Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. But it is much less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this is a totally feasible operation for a beginner mechanic , for a Toyota Starlet or any car model. For information, note that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of license points for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror becomes mandatory in the event that the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's move on to what really interests us, the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Toyota-Starlet

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Starlet

To to change your Toyota Starlet rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are inevitably also simple to change , it varies according to the options they present. So let's see how to go about it point by point.

  • Start by removing the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Toyota Starlet
  • For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove 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, in this case it will be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on the Toyota Starlet
  • Install all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the mirror of the Toyota Starlet

For electric models, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents proper operation of the mirror. In this case, it is not always mandatory to change it. Just watch that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible electrical fault. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of your Toyota Starlet to resume operating normally.