2025-03-12

Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1209010302 FRT 0.30 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.

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH door mirror assembly to the LH front door
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the LH door mirror glass. See Exterior Mirror Premium - Glass - LH (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH door mirror skull cap. See Skull Cap - Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See Door Trim - Front - LH - LHD (Remove and Replace).
  4. Use a small flat head screwdriver to disconnect the LH exterior mirror connector, and then release the clip that attaches the LH exterior mirror harness to the closeout panel.
  5. Release the clips (x2) that attach the LH front glass run seal to the door.
  6. Remove the rubber plug to gain access to the bolt that attach the LH exterior mirror to the door.
  7. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH door mirror assembly to the LH front door.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. Push the grommet through the LH front door, and route the mirror harness through as lifting up the mirror assembly to fully remove the LH front door mirror assembly from the LH front door.

Install

  1. Route the mirror harness through door opening, and position the LH front exterior mirror assembly into the LH front door.
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    Note
    Make sure the grommet is properly installed.
  2. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the LH door mirror assembly to the LH front door.
    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. Install the rubber plug which covers the bolt.
  4. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front glass run seal to the door.
  5. Connect the LH exterior mirror connector, and then install the clip that attaches the LH exterior mirror harness to the closeout panel.
  6. Install the LH front door trim panel. See Door Trim - Front - LH - LHD (Remove and Replace).
  7. Install the LH door mirror skull cap. See Skull Cap - Exterior Mirror - LH (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the LH door mirror glass. See Exterior Mirror Premium - Glass - LH (Remove and Replace).