Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is less so for change the complete mirror . No worries either, it remains an absolutely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , for a Toyota Prius + or any other car model. For information, you should know that a missing or broken mirror can result in a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license regarding this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand mirror becomes mandatory if ever the visibility of the interior mirror is obstructed. But let's move on to what really interests us, i.e. replacement of retro .
How to change the complete mirror of a Toyota Prius +
To change your Toyota Prius + mirror , you can block approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are always the same easy to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Now let's see how to do it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the passenger compartment of your Toyota Prius +
- 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. Sometimes this is not super accessible, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and unclip all the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Toyota Prius +
- Position all fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rearview mirror of your Toyota Prius +
Regarding the electrical ranges, it happens that an electrical fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. If so, it is not inevitably necessary to change it. You just have to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to find a possible short circuit. In this case, repairing the bad ignition will be enough for the retro of your Toyota Prius + to start working as it should.