Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is a little less so for change the complete mirror . Do not panic, this remains a completely accessible repair for a beginner mechanic , on a Volkswagen Arteon or any other car model. For information, note that an absent or defective rear view mirror can be condemned by a fine of 68 euros. However, it is impossible to lose a point on the license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The one on the right becomes compulsory if the use of the interior mirror is hindered. 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 Volkswagen Arteon
To to change your rear view mirror of Volkswagen Arteon , you can plan about a little half-hour . More experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily easy to change , it varies depending on the options on board. Let's look at what to do point by point.
- Start by removing the cover at the rear view mirror inside the passenger compartment of the Volkswagen Arteon
- For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. Regularly the latter is not extremely accessible, you will then have to disassemble the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on the Volkswagen Arteon
- Position all the fastening systems, and check that they are correctly in place
- For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover in place
- Test the rear view mirror of the Volkswagen Arteon
For the electric ranges, it is sometimes possible that a connection fault prevents the mirror from working properly. In this case, it is not inevitably mandatory to change it. Just check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wire to find a possible false contact. So isolating the false contact will be enough for the mirror of your Volkswagen Arteon to start working as it should.