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EVannex® — Tesla Aftermarket Accessories 3413 SW 14th Street •• Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 •• www.evannex.com Disclaimer: Evannex is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused during the installation or use of this product. Any costs associated with any vehicle damage are the sole reponsibility of the purchaser. Real Carbon Mirror Covers for Model S Installation Instructions Please read this document in its entirety before you begin any installation. Our Real Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers have been designed for those Model S owners who would like to add easily installed exterior customization for the Model S. Although we provide detailed instructions for installation, some Model S owners may prefer to get help. If you feel uncomfortable with this installation for any reason, we strongly recommend that you engage a professional installer to do the work for you. IMPORTANT: Please be certain that you’re completely satisfied with the look and style of the mirror covers BEFORE you remove the white adhesive backing from the piece. Once the white adhesive backing has been removed from any piece, this product cannot be returned for a refund or replacement. An installation Video can be found at www.evannex.com. DISCLAIMER: Real Carbon Fiber mirror covers are installed using a high strength automotive adhesive that attaches the appliqué to vehicle surfaces. Evannex® is NOT responsible for any damage and/or repair or replacement costs associated with the installation, use, or removal of the mirror covers or the adhesive with the mirror covers. GENERIC INSTALLATION COMMENTS 1. It is very important to properly align each mirror cover before pressing it into place. The adhesive used for the appliqués is extremely strong, and it will be very difficult to remove the mirror cover once it adheres. 2. You can use blue painter’s tape or masking tape to provide temporary support for the piece as you work on alignment and installation, removing it as you apply step 3. 3. In order to avoid problems, we advise installing each mirror cover “incrementally.” By this, we mean that you should align one edge of the cover, checking alignment of the edge and adjacent edges. Work slowly to affix the cover being sure that the edges are secure. Use a soft clean cloth the press the part into place. You can use a spray bottle with distilled water, spraying it on the adhesive surface to reduce stickiness a bit until it evaporates, but it isn't necessary. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: It is very important to properly align each piece before pressing it into place. The adhesive used for the mirror covers is extremely strong and it will be very difficult to remove the cover once it adheres. In general, one edge should be lightly adhered along an edge to allow alignment to be checked before the piece is pressed into place. Tools required: none. Materials required: a spray bottle contained a mixture of alcohol and distilled water (available at any large pharmacy) in a 30% alcohol, 70% water mixture, and a clean cloth.

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EVannex®—TeslaAftermarketAccessories3413SW14thStreet••DeerfieldBeach,FL33442••www.evannex.com

Disclaimer:Evannexisnotresponsibleforanyvehicledamagecausedduringtheinstallationoruseofthisproduct.Anycostsassociatedwithanyvehicledamagearethesolereponsibilityofthepurchaser.

RealCarbonMirrorCoversforModelS

InstallationInstructionsPlease read this document in its entirety before you begin any installation. Our Real Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers have been designed for those Model S owners who would like to add easily installed exterior customization for the Model S. Although we provide detailed instructions for installation, some Model S owners may prefer to get help. If you feel uncomfortable with this installation for any reason, we strongly recommend that you engage a professional installer to do the work for you. IMPORTANT: Please be certain that you’re completely satisfied with the look and style of the mirror covers BEFORE you remove the white adhesive backing from the piece. Once the white adhesive backing has been removed from any piece, this product cannot be returned for a refund or replacement. An installation Video can be found at www.evannex.com. DISCLAIMER: Real Carbon Fiber mirror covers are installed using a high strength automotive adhesive that attaches the appliqué to vehicle surfaces. Evannex® is NOT responsible for any damage and/or repair or replacement costs associated with the installation, use, or removal of the mirror covers or the adhesive with the mirror covers. GENERIC INSTALLATION COMMENTS

1. It is very important to properly align each mirror cover before pressing it into place. The adhesive used for the appliqués is extremely strong, and it will be very difficult to remove the mirror cover once it adheres.

2. You can use blue painter’s tape or masking tape to provide temporary support for the piece as you work on alignment and installation, removing it as you apply step 3.

3. In order to avoid problems, we advise installing each mirror cover “incrementally.” By this, we mean that you should align one edge of the cover, checking alignment of the edge and adjacent edges. Work slowly to affix the cover being sure that the edges are secure. Use a soft clean cloth the press the part into place. You can use a spray bottle with distilled water, spraying it on the adhesive surface to reduce stickiness a bit until it evaporates, but it isn't necessary.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: It is very important to properly align each piece before pressing it into place. The adhesive used for the mirror covers is extremely strong and it will be very difficult to remove the cover once it adheres. In general, one edge should be lightly adhered along an edge to allow alignment to be checked before the piece is pressed into place. Tools required: none. Materials required: a spray bottle contained a mixture of alcohol and distilled water (available at any large pharmacy) in a 30% alcohol, 70% water mixture, and a clean cloth.

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EVannex®—TeslaAftermarketAccessories3413SW14thStreet••DeerfieldBeach,FL33442••www.evannex.com

Disclaimer:Evannexisnotresponsibleforanyvehicledamagecausedduringtheinstallationoruseofthisproduct.Anycostsassociatedwithanyvehicledamagearethesolereponsibilityofthepurchaser.

Step 1. Clean each mirror cover surface thoroughly using an alcohol-water mixture. Allow to dry. Step 2. Test fit BEFORE you remove the white adhesive backing to plan your installation approach and familiarize yourself with the shapes and curves involved. Please note that once the adhesive backing is removed, the mirro covers cannot be returned for refund or credit. Step 3. After you’re confident with placement, remove the adhesive backing using your finger nail or a small exacto knife. See Photo #1.

Photo #1. Removing the adhesive backing Step 4. Started with the outer lower edge of the mirror cover, align it with the lower edge of the mirror surface. The lower edge should align with the crome strip that separates the upper mirror surface from the cantilever structure that supports the mirror. Keep the mirror cover tilted slightly so that other adhesive elements don’t grab. See Photo #2.

Photo #2a, b. Align lower edge of the cover.

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EVannex®—TeslaAftermarketAccessories3413SW14thStreet••DeerfieldBeach,FL33442••www.evannex.com

Disclaimer:Evannexisnotresponsibleforanyvehicledamagecausedduringtheinstallationoruseofthisproduct.Anycostsassociatedwithanyvehicledamagearethesolereponsibilityofthepurchaser.

Step 5. Tilt the mirror cover forward and align the other lower edges as you go. Do not press down hard until you’re satisfied that fitment is accurate. Then press down to solidify the adhesive. Note that front ‘mirror frame’ will remain visible (see Photo #3) and that there may be tiny gaps along the lower edge due to small variations in carbon fiber mold tolerance.

Photo #4. Installation notes Step 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other mirror cover. Your installation is complete! REMOVAL OF REAL CARBON FIBER APPLIQUÉS The mirror covers are designed for permanent adhesion, so they're not easy to remove (that's the whole idea). But it can be done. Starting at a corner, use a plastic putty knife or professional auto panel removal tool (i.e., a sharp plastic edge; NEVER use a metal edge) and pry up the lower edge of the mirror cover. You can heat the mirror cover surface with a hair drier -- NOT a heat gun -- and this will help by making the adhesive material slightly more pliable. Then, working methodically, use the sharp plastic edge and work inward, pulling the material up as you go. DO NOT use a metal edge! It’s important to note a few things:

1) Some of the adhesive will be left on the surface of the mirror housing. This can be

removed by rolling it up with the sharp plastic edge or even your fingernail; the original surface can then be cleaned with acetone to remove any final adhesive smudges.

2) It's unlikely that you'll damage the automotive surface beneath the CF piece, but it can happen if you scratch the surface while removing the adhesive. Be careful!

3) You might damage the mirror cover itself when you remove it. It will likely be deformed or creased and cannot be reused or re-applied, so you should remove an mirror cover ONLY if you no longer want the look.