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Introduction

This tutorial shows how to change an electrically operated mirror on a Renault Trafic 2 van, it can be a right or left mirror, the handling is similar.

  1. 
Use a screwdriver to pry the front guard to remove it.

Do not force as this may break the plastic (if the mirror is reused)

Do not force as this may break the plastic (if the mirror is reused)
    • Use a screwdriver to pry the front guard to remove it.

    • Do not force as this may break the plastic (if the mirror is reused)

  2. 
In the same way, use a screwdriver to lever out the plastic protection.
    • In the same way, use a screwdriver to lever out the plastic protection.

  3. 
Unscrew the lower screw of the mirror using a 10mm socket wrench or a small ratchet.

Unscrew the lower screw first, otherwise there is a risk of dropping the mirror onto the ground.
    • Unscrew the lower screw of the mirror using a 10mm socket wrench or a small ratchet.

    • Unscrew the lower screw first, otherwise there is a risk of dropping the mirror onto the ground.

    • Be careful not to drop the nut into the door, otherwise the door panel will have to be removed.

  4. 
Unscrew the upper retaining screw using a 10mm socket wrench or a small ratchet.
    • Unscrew the upper retaining screw using a 10mm socket wrench or a small ratchet.

    • Be careful not to drop the mirror on the ground.

  5. 
Remove the mirror by lifting it upwards and shifting it towards the front of the vehicle.

Only the top of the mirror is maintained
    • Remove the mirror by lifting it upwards and shifting it towards the front of the vehicle.

    • Only the top of the mirror is maintained

    • Disconnect the electrical connector

  6. 
Compare the old and new mirror (dimensions, fixing, connection, etc.)
    • Compare the old and new mirror (dimensions, fixing, connection, etc.)

  7. 
Reconnect the electrical connector

insert the new mirror, first at the top, then at the bottom.

insert the new mirror, first at the top, then at the bottom.
    • Reconnect the electrical connector

    • insert the new mirror, first at the top, then at the bottom.

  8. 
Screw the upper part of the mirror
    • Screw the upper part of the mirror

  9. 
Screw the lower part of the mirror

Be careful not to drop the nut into the door panel
    • Screw the lower part of the mirror

    • Be careful not to drop the nut into the door panel

  10. 
Replace the plastic protections

Replace the plastic protections

Replace the plastic protections
    • Replace the plastic protections

  11. 
You can now check the operation by operating the adjustment control.

You can now check the operation by operating the adjustment control.
    • You can now check the operation by operating the adjustment control.

Conclusion

This manipulation is very simple and allows you to change or remove your electric exterior mirror. The manipulation is strictly similar for the right mirror.

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Julien GAUDEMER

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