Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is less so for change the entire mirror . Do not panic, it is an absolutely feasible operation for a novice mechanic , on a Volkswagen Golf Plus or any other type of car. For information, you should know that a missing or defective mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, it's impossible to lose a point on the driver's license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is obstructed. But let's see what really interests us, either the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Volkswagen Golf Plus
In order to replace your Volkswagen Golf Plus mirror , you can block about a small half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are inevitably too simple to replace , it varies depending on the options on board. Now let's see how to do it step by step.
- Start by removing the cover on the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Volkswagen Golf Plus
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must unplug the connector. Sometimes this is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on the Volkswagen Golf Plus
- Position all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Testing the Volkswagen Golf Plus mirror
For electric ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault is preventing the mirror from functioning properly. If this is the case, it is not necessarily mandatory to replace it. It will suffice to check that the connector is not obstructed, or to follow the wiring in order to perceive a possible electrical fault. So isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the mirror of this Volkswagen Golf Plus to start working normally.