Changing the mirror of a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Do not panic, this remains an absolutely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a Volkswagen Golf 7 R or any other vehicle model. For information, please note that an absent or defective mirror may be punishable by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, it is impossible to lose a point on the license concerning this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one is mandatory when the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's see what really interests us, the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 7 R
To to change your rear view mirror of Volkswagen Golf 7 R , you can count approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIYers will a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily the same simple to change , it depends on the options they present. Now let's see how to go about it point by point.
- Start by removing the cover behind the rearview mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Volkswagen Golf 7 R
- 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, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new rearview mirror on the Volkswagen Golf 7 R
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the rear view mirror of the Volkswagen Golf 7 R
For electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault is preventing the mirror from working properly. If so, it is not always necessary to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or to follow the wiring in order to find a possible false contact. In this situation, isolating the false ignition will be enough for the Volkswagen Golf 7 R mirror to start working normally.