Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is really easy. But it is a little less for replace the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains a completely feasible operation for a novice mechanic , for a Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw or any vehicle model. For information, be aware that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is impaired. But let's see what really concerns us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the full rear view mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw
To to change your rear view mirror of Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However not all mirrors are necessarily as simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. So let's see how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw
- For a retro mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Regularly it is not extremely accessible, in this case you will need to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw
- Position all the fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw
For the electric ranges, it sometimes happens that a connection fault limits the correct functioning of the mirror. If this is the case, it is not necessarily necessary to change it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. In this situation, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the rear-view mirror of your Volkswagen Golf 6 Sw to resume functioning as it should.