Tesla Model S: Door Mirror Assembly - LH (Replace)
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
- Inspect the mirror area of the door panel. Install 2 nylon shims
(1026519-00-A) and a strip of black felt tape if they are not
present in the area.
- From the inside of the vehicle, inspect the diamond-shaped area
immediately in front of the fixed glass. Install the exterior mirror
NVH foam (1022112-00-A) if it is not present in the area.
- Check the color of the door harness electrical connector near
the mirror. If the connector is black (on vehicles built before late
May 2013), install the mirror harness adaptor (1025215-00-A).
- Install the door mirror assembly:
Caution: Ensure that the wiring harness connector is
inboard of the door.
Caution: Failure to install the fasteners using the
following sequence can result in NVH issues.
1
|
Upper bolt |
2
|
Forward bolt |
3
|
Lower bolt |
- Hand tighten the upper bolt.
- While applying downward pressure on the door mirror
assembly, torque the forward bolt (18 Nm).
- While applying downward pressure on the door mirror
assembly, torque the upper bolt (18 Nm).
- Torque the lower bolt (18 Nm).
- Carefully align the door glass to the guide rail during final
assembly.
- Check for smooth operation of the window glass. Adjust the
alignment of the glass if the glass does not operate smoothly.
- Remove the plugs and loosen the nuts (x2) that control the
inboard and outboard adjustment of the glazing, located beneath the
door (torque 10 Nm).
- Loosen the nut the secures the glass clamp; adjust the glass
fore and aft to achieve the correct alignment (torque 7.5 Nm).
- Conduct a final operations check, torque the adjustment nuts,
and install the plugs to the underside of the door.
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must be
worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Removal
Open both LH doors.
Remove clips (x2) securing 'B' post finisher to body.
Caution: Protect exterior paint surfaces during this
procedure.
Removal
Release the top of the front and rear door seals.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
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Removal
Remove the rear center underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Release the retainers (x2) that secure the particulate filter
cover.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic
to aid clarity.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed position.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in door glass
shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window