Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super simple. However, it is much less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, this is quite accessible handling for a sunday handyman , for a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw or any other vehicle model. For information, you should know that an absent or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a ticket of 68 euros. Nevertheless, there is no loss of point on the driving license concerning this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The right one becomes mandatory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's see what really concerns us, the replacement of retro .
How to change the full rear view mirror of a Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw
To to change your rear view mirror of Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw , you can plan about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are always the same simple to change , it depends on the options on board. Now let's see what to do point by point.
- You must first remove the cover on the rear view mirror inside the cabin of your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. From time to time it is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to disassemble the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw
- Position all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
- 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
On electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the retro-camera from working properly. In this situation, it is not necessarily mandatory to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible short circuit. In this situation, repairing the false contact will be enough for the rearview mirror of the Volkswagen Golf 7 Sw to resume working as it should.