Loose Rearview Mirror

[2101Guy]

My rear view mirror has some noticeable side to side play. The mirror mount appears to be fine/tight solid, but the mirror can move. Anyone have this issue and/or know how to tighten if possible? Car is still under warranty, but if it was something simple..would prefer to address myself.

 

[ankit]

Any update on this? My mirror seems to have some play side to side. Not sure if this is normal.

 

[ropuk]

my MYP has it too. since it doesn't rattle, I'm ok with that.

 

[noobla3]

Mine too.

Maybe I'll do a mobile service.

 

[Seminole]

I fixed mine myself. I popped off the cover on the mirror housing and there’s a torx bolt that you can tighten.

 

[iamnid]

Yes, I did the same thing a few months back. I found a youtube video that showed how to pop off the plastic housing around where the mirror attaches to the windshield. Then it was just a matter of using the right torx bit to tighten it up.

About a minute it shows the small bit of plastic you need to remove to get to the torx screw.

 

[noobla3]

Yes, I did the same thing a few months back. I found a youtube video that showed how to pop off the plastic housing around where the mirror attaches to the windshield. Then it was just a matter of using the right torx bit to tighten it up.

About a minute it shows the small bit of plastic you need to remove to get to the torx screw.

My 22 MY appears to have a different piece of small plastic around the rearview mirror. Almost as if it's one piece of the larger one.

Can anyone with a 22 model year confirm?

 

[rjpjnk]

Yes, I did the same thing a few months back. I found a youtube video that showed how to pop off the plastic housing around where the mirror attaches to the windshield. Then it was just a matter of using the right torx bit to tighten it up.

About a minute it shows the small bit of plastic you need to remove to get to the torx screw.

My 21 MY has a lose mirror too. Thanks for the video. I didn’t see him adjust any torx screw though. Can I access it after removing just the first cover or do I need to take the big one off as well?

 

[iamnid]

My 21 MY has a lose mirror too. Thanks for the video. I didn’t see him adjust any torx screw though. Can I access it after removing just the first cover or do I need to take the big one off as well?

If I remember correctly, just the small one. The torx is on one of the sides... You don't have to remove the mirror, just the first small plastic part.

 

[iamnid]

I think this video might better demonstrate where the torx is:

Or maybe not. My recollection was that it was pretty obvious what needed tightening after the little cap was taken off.

 

[Seminole]

If you remove the smaller plastic cover the torx screw is holding the aluminum piece the mirror twists on to. I also cannot remember exactly where on the mirror it was but if you look around it might be inside of a hole in the piece of aluminum.

 

[rjpjnk]

Thanks. Sounds like a simple fix.

 

[bluenycom]

I have the same issue with lateral movements. I just did it and took a picture. It's a T20 torx. Removing the cover was probably the hardest part if you don't have something thin but not too hard that may damage it. .

 

[oghowie]

Tesla mobile tech came out to replace a broken mirror and was rough with getting initial plastic cover off and now there are nicks all around that area. Be careful folks.

 

[rjpjnk]

I have the same issue with lateral movements. I just did it and took a picture. It's a T20 torx. Removing the cover was probably the hardest part if you don't have something thin but not too hard that may damage it. . View attachment 788147

BTW, this worked really well. No more wiggly mirror. Thanks!

 

[DimaRider]

2023 model Y does not have the screw. It is a twist type mirror.

 

[iamnid]

2023 model Y does not have the screw. It is a twist type mirror.

Really? I'd love to see a photo if you've got one.

 

[rr_92]

2023 model Y does not have the screw. It is a twist type mirror.

Are you able to elaborate some more on the design/fix or provide some pics? Not sure how this even happened but the rearview mirror for my 2023 MYLR is loose as well. It moves side-to-side that it's causing a rattling sound when driving and sometimes the mirror shifts a little when driving over potholes.

Like OP, I wouldn't mind trying to fix it myself if it's easy/straightforward. Otherwise, I'll probably have to schedule a service visit.

 

[Bbeakley]

I have a May '22 build MY that had a little side-side wiggle. I removed the small cover as mentioned above and checked the T20 screw. It was tight. However the black plastic stalk portion was not tight against the aluminum base. There was a small black plastic clip in the base that looks like an attempt to hold the base to the stalk but it appears to be the wrong clip. There was no way to connect the two pieces using that clip. So a small machine screw, washer, and nyloc nut later the stalk is now firmly attached to the base. I reinstalled the T20 scew and made sure it was tight. Hopefully it holds up, it's firmly in place currently.