Save Your Side Mirror: A Deep Dive into Kia Cerato (2014) Mirror Repairs
It’s a common nightmare—a motorcycle clip or a tight parking spot leaves your side mirror hanging or the folding motor clicking. Instead of heading straight to the dealership for an expensive replacement, this guide shows you how to tear down and repair the internal components yourself.
In this technical walkthrough, we cover:
- Safe Removal: How to remove the mirror assembly without damaging the door trim or snapping the three main mounting clips.
- The Glass Trick: My “secret” method for popping out the mirror glass without cracking it (hint: it’s all about the angle from the welcome light).
- Internal Teardown: A complete look inside the black gear box to inspect for stripped teeth and motor failure.
- The Realignment Fix: How to reset a stiff or jammed shaft that’s been pushed out of position by an impact.
- Reassembly & Testing: Step-by-step wiring for the signal lights, welcome lights, and motor to ensure everything runs smoothly without lagging or noise.
Whether your mirror is loose, won’t fold, or the glass adjustment is stuck, this DIY guide from the Magma Garage will help you get it back to factory condition for just the cost of your time.
