Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is super easy. However, it is a little less so for replace the entire mirror . Don't worry either, it's a completely accessible operation for a sunday handyman , for a Volkswagen 1303 or any other vehicle model. For information, be aware that a missing or broken rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. Fortunately, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license regarding this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right one is mandatory if ever the visibility of the interior mirror is impaired. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Volkswagen 1303
In order to to change your rear view mirror of Volkswagen 1303 , you can count approximately one half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of this by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it varies depending on the options on board. So let's see what to do point by point.
- You must first remove the cover behind the rear view mirror inside the interior of your Volkswagen 1303
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to unscrew or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : You must disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, in this case it will be necessary to dismantle the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Install the new mirror on your Volkswagen 1303
- Install all fastening systems, and make sure they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: put back the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the mirror of your Volkswagen 1303
Regarding electric models, it sometimes happens that a connection fault limits the correct operation of the retro. In this situation, it is not necessarily necessary to change it. Just check that the connector is clean, or follow the wire to perceive a possible electrical fault. In this case, repairing the false contact will be enough for the mirror of your Volkswagen 1303 to resume operating normally.