Windshield - Windshield Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Correction code 1020132012 FRT 1.98 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.
- 2024-05-22: Added steps according to the latest time study.
- 2024-04-25: Added steps for removing wiper and wiper applique.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
- Open the powered frunk.
- Remove the front header trim. See Headliner Trim - Front Header Trim (Remove and Install).
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Pivot LH visor to side. Repeat this
step for the RH visor.
NotePivot down then release magnet to pivot to LH side.
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Remove PRND + Hazard switch
assembly.
Note1x connector, 2x clips, Pull straight down to release. Do not allow assembly to hang from harness.
- Remove the rearview mirror. See Rearview Mirror - Rear View Miror (Remove and Install).
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Remove the rearview mirror beauty
cover. See Rearview Mirror - Beauty Cover (Remove and Install).
NoteIt is not necessary to remove the interior camera from the cover.
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Disconnect GNSS antenna.
Note1x connector, Release locking tab.
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Remove glare shield from windshield
bracket.
Note2x securing tabs
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Remove forward facing camera assembly
from windshield bracket.
Note4x screws, T10, 1 Nm.
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Remove windshield harness.
Note3x connectors, 4x clips, 1x bracket, 2x bracket clips.
- Remove the wiper arm. See Windshield Wipers and Motor - Wiper Arm (Remove and Install).
- Remove the wiper applique. See Exterior Trim Fittings - Wiper Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Remove the windshield edge seals
(x4).
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Set up equalizer glass removal
tool.
NoteApply tape 5 inches from blade edge.
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Release datums from windshield.
Note2x datums, Insert blade between urethane and glass, Insert blade about 5 inches.
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Prepare T-handle glass removal
kit.
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Secure start of wire to starter tool
and push tool through urethane at LH upper side of windshield.
NoteLocated above VIN plate, Pierce tool between urethane and glass.
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Secure T-handle to end of wire.
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Use T-handle glass removal kit to cut
urethane securing top of windshield to body.
NoteMake sure to cut between urethane and glass, Avoid damaging body and VIN plate, Glass removed in picture for reference only.
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Remove T-handle glass removal
kit.
NoteRemove one handle,then pull wire through windshield.
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Prepare WRD Spider 3 glass removal
kit.
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Secure the start of line to starter
tool, and then push tool through the urethane at the lower LH side of the
windshield.
CAUTIONUse the guard to prevent damage to the dash pad.
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Release the line from the starter
tool, and wrap the line around the exterior of the windshield.
NoteVerify the line sits underneath the glass and does not get caught on other components or body panels.
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Secure the end of the line to starter
tool and push the tool through the urethane at the lower LH side of the
windshield.
CAUTIONUse guard to prevent damage to the dash pad.
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Attach the anchor point (1571168-00-A)
to the interior of the windshield, and then secure the end of the line.
NoteAttach the line to the anchor once fully wrapped around the windshield. Place the anchor near the starting point of the handle tool.
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Secure the start of line to the spider
cutting tool (1571168-00-A).
NoteFollow the instructions on the spider tool.CAUTIONFeed the line through the opening of the tool and tie a knot to secure in place. If the spindle is not turned in indicated direction, then the tool will be damaged.
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Secure the spider cutting tool
(1571168-00-A) to the interior side of the windshield.
NoteNote the orientation of the cutting line Make sure the line wraps over the large pulley and holds at a 90 degree angle.
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Secure the angle driver to the
electric drill.
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Use the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit
(1571168-00-A) to cut the urethane that attaches the windshield to the body.
CAUTIONAvoid damaging the body and the VIN plate.
- Secure suction cups onto the windshield (1080599-00-A).
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Remove the windshield from the
vehicle.
NoteRecommend assistance. Have 3 others technicians aid in the removal of the windshield.
- Remove the old urethane from the vehicle (1080601-00-A).
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Disconnect windshield heater
harness.
Note1x connector, Partially release LH upper A-pillar trim for access.
Install
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Place the new windshield on a support
stand (1054720-00-A).
NoteClean and inspect the windshield.
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Release the suction cups from the old
windshield.
Notex2 suction cups on each side.
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Secure the suction cups onto the new
windshield.
Notex2 suction cups on each side.
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Apply urethane primer to windshield
and vehicle body along old urethane path.
NoteMake sure to add primer over any areas that were scratched during windshield removal, Allow primer to dry for 2 minutes before applying urethane.
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Prepare the caulking gun and
urethane.
NoteOpening must be 8 mm wide and 14 mm tall.
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Apply urethane following primer path
on windshield.
Note4x tubes of urethane, Use IPA to merge urethane overlap.
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Align the windshield to the body, and
then apply pressure to all four corners.
NoteRecommend assistance.
- Apply masking tape to temporarily secure the windshield to body while the urethane cures.
- Remove the suction cups from the windshield.
- Close the powered frunk.
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Check gap and flush on
windshield.
NoteRefer to CVIS for current gap/flush measurements, Open and close frunk as needed.
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Perform wiper motor homing.
- Press the wiper button on the steering wheel.
- Select speed level 3.
- Wait 5 seconds.
- Turn the wiper off via the touchscreen.
- Open the powered frunk.
- Install the wiper applique. See Exterior Trim Fittings - Wiper Applique Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the wiper arm. See Windshield Wipers and Motor - Wiper Arm (Remove and Install).
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Connect windshield heater
harness.
Note1x connector, Partially release LH upper A-pillar trim for access.
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Install windshield harness.
Note3x connectors, 4x clips, 1x bracket, 2x bracket clips.
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Secure forward facing camera assembly
onto windshield bracket.
Note4x patch screws, T10, 1 Nm.
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Install glare shield onto windshield
bracket.
Note2x clips.
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Connect GNSS antenna.
Note1x connector, Engage locking tab.
- Install the rearview mirror beauty cover. See Rearview Mirror - Beauty Cover (Remove and Install).
- Install rearview mirror. See Rearview Mirror - Rear View Miror (Remove and Install).
- Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Unlock the vehicle Gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
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On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate
to Controls > Service Mode >
Software Reinstall, and then tap the
Reinstall button at the "Software Reinstall" dialogue
box.
NoteReinstall will begin immediately. Once software redeploy is complete, verify the release notes are present.
- Confirm successful CAN Redeploy.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Driver Assist > Cameras > Clear Camera Calibration > Camera Input > ForwardFacing, and then tap Run to clear camera calibration.
- On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to Service Mode Plus > Driver Assist > Cameras > Clear Camera Calibration, and then tap Run to clear front bi-camera calibration.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
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Install PRND + Hazard switch
assembly.
Note1x connector, 2x clips, Replace any missing or damaged clips, Push firmly into place to secure.
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Move LH and RH visor to original
position.
NotePivot inwards until magnet secures visor then pivot upwards.
- Install the front header trim. See Headliner Trim - Front Header Trim (Remove and Install).
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
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Perform a test drive.
NotePerform a validation test drive after repair. Confirm DAS completes calibration successfully. If unsuccessful, perform pitch verification and adjustment. Correction code 17230600. Add correction code 00040100 as needed.