Tesla Model S: Trim - Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Position vehicle for access to front doors.
- Cover dash assembly to avoid damage.
Caution: Make sure the touch screen is fully
protected.
- Working from passenger side, carefully release clips (x5)
securing RH and LH mirror finishers.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove LH and RH mirror finishers.
Installation
Installation procedure reverse of removal.
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Removal
Position the vehicle for access to the tailgate.
Open the tailgate to working height.
Carefully release the clips (x4) that secure the upper trim to
the tailgate.
Removal
Inspect the latch cover. If it is a separate trim part, remove
it with a trim tool. If is not a separate part, proceed to step 2.
Removal
Remove the upper rear window finisher (refer to procedure).
Release the clips (x3) and remove the tailgate side finisher.
Caution: Take care not to damage componen
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Removal
Open liftgate and secure at working height.
Remove liftgate trim (refer to procedure)
Remove screws x3 securing cinch motor to liftgate.
Release harness clip, rotate the cinch clockwise to access
harness connector.
Disconnect harness connector.
Removal
Remove the top pad for access to the mesh grille (refer to
procedure)
Remove the defrost mesh grille.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
When installing the new mesh grille, ensure that all 4 retaining
cli