Tesla Model 3: Mirror - Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Use a plastic trim tool to pry up along the inner edge of the mirror
cover.
- Lift upward to release the tabs that attach the mirror cover to the LH
door mirror, and then remove the mirror cover.
- Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Disconnect the mirror electrical harness from the connectors.
- Release the forward clip of the door glass run seal to expose the mirror
mounting bolt.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH door mirror to the door.
Torque 15 Nm
Note: Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do
not use impact or power tools.
- Release the remaning clips that attach the door glass run seal to the
door, and then remove the seal from the door.
Caution:
To prevent glass run clip damage, gently pry the clips one at a time
using a trim removal tool.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH door mirror to the door, and then
remove the mirror from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Outside Edge of Skull Cap
Inside Edge of Skull Cap
Pull outward to release the clips that attach the rear of the LH door
mirror skull cap to the LH door mirror.
Pry up along the
Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) -
Remove
Remove
Open the LH front and rear doors.
Release the clips that attach the B-pillar applique fastener cover to
the vehicle, and the
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Remove
Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH steering wheel switch
connector.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH s
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.