Changing an electric exterior mirror on a Clio 2

pull slightly towards you to undo the top pawn

pull towards yourself in the same way to undo the bottom pawn

then the one opposite

The pawns are behind the cover so we are working a little blind. Do not pull too hard because the pawns are made of plastic.

you have to unplug the rearview mirror's electrical plug

pinch the top and bottom of the grip and pull towards you

the plug must come out

unclip the plastic cover with a small flat screwdriver

Be careful not to scratch the paint. The cover is relatively flexible so you don't need to use much force. You can use a wooden or plastic tool, it's entirely possible.

hold the mirror by passing one hand from the outside to prevent it from falling

unscrew the 3 fixing screws with the 8mm key and remove the mirror

You can put a small magnet inside the key to prevent the screws from falling.

clean the exterior surface

you have to pass the 3 lugs of the mirror into the holes in the bodywork

present the rearview mirror

check that you are facing the right way and hold the rearview mirror in place

while holding the mirror in place, screw in the 3 fixing screws with the 8mm key

connect the mirror's electrical plug by inserting it and pushing it into the plug, you should hear a "click"

turn on the ignition and check that everything is working properly

reclip the black cover by simply pressing on it

the cache pawns fit into the plastic rings

position the pawns correctly

and press the cover to put in place