2026-08-05

Glass - Roof - Fixed (Remove and Replace)

Code de correction 1020020012 FRT 1.08 REMARQUE : À moins d’indications explicites contraires dans la procédure, le code de correction et le temps forfaitaire indiqués ci-dessus représentent tout le travail à être fait pour cette procédure, notamment les procédures connexes. N’appliquez pas plusieurs codes de correction à la fois, à moins qu’il vous soit explicitement indiqué de le faire. REMARQUE : Consultez pour en apprendre plus à propos des temps forfaitaires et de leur création. NOTE : Consultez Protection individuelle pour vous assurer de porter l’équipement de protection individuelle adéquat lorsque vous effectuez la procédure ci-dessous. REMARQUE : Voir pour consulter les pratiques de travail sécuritaires et saines.

  • 2026-08-05: Added step to change roof glass configuration type.
  • 2026-06-01: Added warnings to set drill clutch to 1 when using Spider tool.
  • 2024-12-10: Added new caution about Pre-Installation Glass Inspection service requirements.
  • 2024-03-26: Updated 13 mm to 12.5 mm bead width and 23mm to 20 mm bead height.
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CAUTION
Les nouveaux composants de vitres (essuie-glaces, toit, porte et verre fixe) doivent être inspectés avant l'installation afin d'être conforme aux normes internes de Tesla en matière de qualité. Effectuez l'inspection décrite dans avant de commencer cette procédure.
Equipment:
  • 1571168-00-A Trousse de retrait de verre WRD Spider 3
  • 1126456-00-A Battery Powered Drill

Retirer

  1. Open all doors and lower all windows.
  2. Apply masking tape to protect the paint on the vehicle.
  3. Measure and record the gaps from the fixed roof glass to windshield, body sides, and backlight glass.
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    Note
    The gap measurements are used for the installation of the fixed roof glass.
  4. Prepare the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit (1571168-00-A).
  5. Secure the line to the starter tool and push the tool through the urethane at the LH rear corner of the fixed roof glass assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the headliner assembly and exterior paint.
  6. Release the line from the starter tool and wrap the line around the exterior of the fixed roof glass assembly.
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    Note
    Make sure enough length is pulled through the glass, and the line sits underneath the glass.
  7. Insert an end of the nylon cord through the eye of that starter tool and pull it into inside of the body.
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    Note
    The starting tool shall be close to the glass corner as far as possible, so as to obtain a relatively large space for the nylon cord to pass through.
  8. Attach the anchor point to the interior of the fixed roof glass assembly, and then secure the line to the anchor.
  9. Secure the interior side of the line to the Spider cutting tool.
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    Note
    Follow the instructions on the Spider tool. Feed the line through the opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure the line in place. If the spindle is not turned the proper direction, the cutting tool will be damaged.
  10. Secure the Spider cutting tool to the interior side of the fixed roof glass assembly.
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    Note
    Note the orientation of the cutting line. Make sure the line wraps over the large pulley and holds a 90 degree angle.
  11. Install an angle driver to an electric drill and set the drill clutch to 1.
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    Warning
    Failure to set the drill clutch to 1 may result in serious injury.
  12. Use the drill to turn the spindle on the cutting tool. Begin cutting urethane around the glass.
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    Warning
    Do not begin cutting the windshield without first setting the drill clutch to 1. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
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    Warning
    Wear appropriate eye and hand protection while cutting the glass assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Place a plastic guard to protect the headliner assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Take precaution to make sure the line goes above the datums and the roof brackets. If the line gets caught on the roof bracket then the line will break.
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    TIp
    Use the headliner protector or a trim tool to apply upward pressure to the line as it cuts. Do not use your hands.
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    TIp
    Move the cutting tool as needed while keeping the line close to a 90° angle. If the line gets stuck, try to pull it backwards in order release it from under the metal roof bracket or change the positions of the anchor and cutting tool.
    Figure 1. Plastic guard to protect the headliner
  13. Attach suction cups (x2) to each corner of the fixed roof glass.
  14. With an assistant, remove the fixed roof glass from the vehicle.
  15. Remove the suction cups from the fixed roof glass.
  16. Use a scraper to remove old urethane from the body, and then wipe the body to clean the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol wipes.

Installer

  1. Attach suction cups (x2) to each corner of the new fixed roof glass.
  2. Clean the leading edge of the fixed roof glass with isopropyl alcohol wipes. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  3. Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol wipes. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  4. Apply urethane primer to the vehicle body along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the fixed roof glass.
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    Note
    Allow the primer to dry for at least 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the masking tape from the vehicle.
  6. Apply urethane to the body following the original path.
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    Note
    Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 12.5 mm and height 20 mm.
  7. With an assistant, place the new fixed roof glass onto the vehicle.
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    Align the datum at the rear of the glass to the body.
  8. Using the gap measurements that were recorded during removal of the fixed roof glass, press the new fixed roof glass onto the body.
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    Note
    Make sure that the glass is tightly attached to the vehicle body.
  9. Verify that the clearances with the windshield, body sides, and backlight glass are within the gap measurements and adjust, if necessary.
  10. Remove the suction cups from the new fixed roof glass.
  11. Apply tape to attach the fixed roof glass temporarily.
  12. Reposition the windshield and backlight glass seals, if necessary.
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    Note
    Spray glass cleaner to lubricate the seals, if necessary.
  13. Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
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    CAUTION
    Ne conduisez pas le véhicule avant que le temps de remise en service minimal recommandé par le fabricant de l’adhésif ne se soit écoulé. Dow Betaseal Express a un temps de remise en service minimal de 1 heure lorsque la température est de 0 ˚F (-18 ˚C) ou plus. Au besoin, laissez le ruban adhésif qui applique une pression sur la vitre et demandez au client de le retirer après 24 heures. De plus, indiquez au client d’éviter de conduire à haute vitesse et de rouler sur des dos d’âne pendant les prochaines 24 heures.
  14. Enter Service Mode Plus. See .
  15. Select Service Mode Plus > Thermal > Actions > Thermal Configuration > roofGlassType. Select the configuration for the type of glass that was just installed.
    Figure 2.
  16. Exit Service Mode.
  17. Raise all windows and close all doors.