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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Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to chiller TXV
(torque 12 Nm).
Disconnect refrigerant
Removal
Open hood.
Support hood in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut from ball joint.
Release clip securing gas strut to hood.
Disconnect gas strut and remove from