2025-04-01

Rearview Mirror - Beauty Cover (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1505103031 FRT 0.06 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2025-04-01: Added caution not to damage THS. Added check for THS alerts.
  • 2025-01-16: Updated connector count when releasing cover.
  • 2024-10-24: Added step to remove the overhead console assembly.
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear view mirror. See Rearview Mirror - Rear View Miror (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the overhead console assembly. See Front Overhead Console Assembly (Remove and Install).
  3. Carefully release the clips (x4) that attach the rear view mirror beauty cover to the vehicle, disconnect the electrical connectors (x3), and then release the harness clip to remove the cover from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful when releasing the clips. Make sure the edges of the cover do not contact the temperature and humidity sensor (THS). If possible, do not use tools when releasing the clip closest to the THS.
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    Note
    Release the connector lock before disconnecting the electrical connector.
    Figure 1. Temperature and humidity sensor location
    Figure 2. Temperature and humidity sensor
  4. Remove the screws (x2) and release the harness clip that attach the interior camera to the rear view mirror beauty cover assembly, and then remove the interior camera from the cover assembly.
    0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit

Install

  1. Position the interior camera to the rear view mirror beauty cover assembly, and then install the screws (x2) and secure the harness clip that attach the interior camera to the cover assembly.
    0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
  2. Carefully position the rear view mirror beauty cover assembly into the vehicle, connect the electrical connectors (x3), secure the harness clip, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the cover to the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful when installing the beauty cover into the vehicle. Make sure the edges of the cover do not contact the THS during positioning.
    Figure 3. Temperature and humidity sensor location
  3. Install the overhead console assembly. See Front Overhead Console Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the rear view mirror. See Rearview Mirror - Rear View Miror (Remove and Install).
  5. On the vehicle touchscreen, check for the presence of the alerts below. If any of the alerts are present, make sure the THS electrical connector is properly connected. If the THS connector is properly connected and the alerts are still present, check for possible damage to the THS and replace it, if necessary. See Windshield - Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor (Remove and Install).
    • • VCRIGHT_a271_THSSensorFault
    • • VCRIGHT_a257_THSMIA
    • • GTW_a043_THSversionMismatch