Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. But it is much less so for change the complete mirror . Don't panic, it's a completely doable repair for a novice mechanic , for a Jeep Patriot or any model of car. For information, note that a missing or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Fortunately, there is no loss of point on the license for this concern. Only the left and inside mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes mandatory if the visibility of the interior mirror is hampered. But let's move on to what really concerns us, i.e. the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Jeep Patriot
In order to replace your Jeep Patriot rearview mirror , you can plan approximately half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. Only not all mirrors are necessarily simple to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Now let's see how to do it step by step.
- First remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of the Jeep Patriot
- 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. Regularly the latter 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 the Jeep Patriot
- Position all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the Jeep Patriot rear view mirror
On electric models, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this case, it is not always mandatory to replace it. You just need to check that the connector is clean, or follow the wiring to detect a possible short circuit. In this case, isolating the electrical fault will be enough for the Jeep Patriot's retro to resume operating as it should.