Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really simple. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Rest assured, this remains a totally feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R or any other type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or damaged rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license regarding this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory in the event that the use of the interior mirror is hindered. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the mirror replacement .
How to change the full rear view mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R
To replace your rear view mirror of Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R , you can plan approximately half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are inevitably so easy to replace , it depends on the options they present. Let's take a look at what to do step by step.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. At times the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case you will have to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R
- Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R
On electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from working properly. If this is the case, it is not inevitably necessary to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible false contact. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the rear view mirror of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw R to start working as it should.