Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, it remains an absolutely feasible repair for a sunday handyman , on a Volkswagen Iltis or any type of car. For information, be aware that an absent or damaged rear view mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right mirror becomes mandatory if the use of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Volkswagen-Iltis

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Volkswagen Iltis

In order to to change your Volkswagen Iltis rear view mirror , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts will do this in a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are inevitably too simple to change , it will depend on the options they present. So let's see how to do it step by step.

  • First remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Volkswagen Iltis
  • For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You will have to disconnect the connector. Sometimes it is not very accessible, you will then have to remove the door trim.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Position the new mirror on the Volkswagen Iltis
  • Position all the fastening systems, and ensure that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the rear view mirror of the Volkswagen Iltis

On electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault limits the proper functioning of the mirror. In this situation, it is not always mandatory to change it. It will suffice to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire in order to find a possible false contact. So repairing the false contact will be enough for the retro of this Volkswagen Iltis to start working as it should.