Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is something really simple. However, it is a little less so for change the entire mirror . No worries either, it remains a completely accessible manipulation for a sunday handyman , on a Volkswagen Amarok or any other type of vehicle. For information, note that a missing or broken mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, it is impossible to lose a point on the driving license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand mirror becomes compulsory when the use of the interior rear-view mirror is hampered. But let's see what really interests us, which is the mirror replacement .
How to change the complete mirror of a Volkswagen Amarok
To replace your Volkswagen Amarok rear view mirror , you can count 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 always easy to replace , it varies according to the options they present. Let's look at how to go about it point by point.
- Start by removing the cover on the rearview mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Volkswagen Amarok
- For a model mechanical : it will often be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you must unplug the connector. The latter is not very accessible on a regular basis, in this case you will have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Fit the new mirror on the Volkswagen Amarok
- Install all fastening systems, and check that they are well fixed
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: connect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rear view mirror of the Volkswagen Amarok
For electric ranges, it sometimes happens that an electrical fault prevents the mirror from functioning properly. In this case, it is not necessarily necessary to replace it. It is enough to check that the connector is clean, or to follow the wire in order to find a possible false contact. In this case, isolating the false contact will be enough for the mirror of your Volkswagen Amarok to resume functioning normally.