Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very simple. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Don't panic, it's a completely accessible repair for a sunday handyman , for a smart forfour or any car model. For information, note that a missing or broken mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear-view mirror is obstructed. But let's see what really interests us, which is the mirror replacement .change-mirror-smart-forfour

How to change the complete mirror of a smart forfour

In order to change your smart forfour mirror , you can block approximately one half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it depends on the options on board. Let's take a look at how to do it step by step.

  • Start by removing the cover on the mirror inside the cockpit of your smart forfour
  • For a retro mechanical : it will usually be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. At times the latter is not super accessible, it will then be necessary to remove the door trim.
  • Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Fit the new mirror on your smart forfour
  • Set up all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
  • For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: connect the connector
  • Replace the cover
  • Test the rearview mirror of your smart forfour

For electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electrical fault is restricting the proper functioning of the mirror. In this case, it is not always necessary to change it. It will suffice to watch that the connector is not cluttered, or to follow the wiring to perceive a possible false contact. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will suffice for the smart forfour mirror to resume working as it should.