Windshield and Roof Glass Repair and Replacement Guidelines
Explains how to determine if a windshield or roof glass panel can be repaired or if replacement is necessary.
Windshield Repair Guidelines
Windshield Area | Allowed Repairs |
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Area 1 (shown in red in the images above) No repairs are allowed in area 1, which
includes:
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Repairs allowed in area 1: None; if the windshield is damaged in this area, it must be replaced. Note When
deployed, the front passenger airbag relies on the passenger
side of the windshield to properly position the airbag to
protect the passenger. Because windshield repair may affect
the positioning of an airbag during deployment, repairs are
not allowed in this area. |
Area 2 (shown in green in the images above) |
Repairs allowed in area 2:
CAUTION If there is damage to the inner layer of
glass, the windshield is not repairable, and it must be
replaced. No other repairs are allowed. If the windshield is damaged more than described above, it must be replaced. CAUTION A maximum of three repairs of any kind may be
performed on any windshield. If a fourth repair becomes
necessary, the windshield must be replaced. |
Area 3 (shown in blue in the images above) Repair area 3 is the area within the wiper sweep contact zone, with the exception of the area shown in red, as indicated above. |
Repairs allowed in area 3:
CAUTION If there is damage to the inner layer of
glass, the windshield is not repairable, and it must be
replaced. No other repairs are allowed. If the windshield is damaged more than described above, it must be replaced. CAUTION A maximum of three repairs of any kind may be
performed on any windshield. If a fourth repair becomes
necessary, the windshield must be replaced. Note Properly performed approved windshield repairs on the
driver side should have little, if any, impact on visibility
for the driver. Also, since the driver side airbag deploys
from the steering wheel, windshield repairs have no effect
on driver side airbag deployment. |
Roof Glass Repair Guidelines
Roof glass repairs are not allowed. If the roof glass is damaged, replace the roof glass.
Approved Windshield and Roof Glass Repair Kits
The following repair kits are approved for use to repair windshields and roof glass on Tesla vehicles:
Description | Part Number |
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For North America: Glasweld Essential Windshield Repair Kit For more information, see https://glasweld.com/product/essential-windshield-repair-kit/. |
Tesla part number 1128002-00-A Glasweld part number GW-W13100 |
For EMEA: Duobond Windshield repair system Fixter For more information, see https://www.duobond.com/151010-duobond-windshield-repair-system-fixter. |
Tesla part number 1128002-01-A Duobond part number 151010 |
Common Damage Types
The following types of damage may be repaired if the repair will meet the repair criteria described in the Windshield Repair Guidelines.
Common Name for Damage | Description |
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Bullseye | Damage that is marked by a separated cone in the
outer layer of glass that results in a dark circle with an impact
point. |
Chip | Non-technical term for damage on a windshield. |
Combination Break | Damage with multiple characteristics, for example a
bullseye containing a star crack, or a bullseye that also has short
or long crack(s). |
Crack | Single line of separation that may emanate from an
impact point. There are different types of cracks:
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Half Moon | Partial bullseye. |
Legs | Subsurface cracks that emanate from the break. |
Pit | Impact point from which a small piece of glass is missing. |
Star Break | Damage that exhibits a series of legs that emanate
from the break. |
Stone Break | Non-technical term for damage on a windshield. |
Surface Pit | A nick in the glass associated with normal wear and tear that does not penetrate the outer layer of glass. |
Repairs to windshields and roof glass panels should be performed using only Approved Windshield and Roof Glass Repair Kits.
For vehicle and glass panel preparation information, refer to the procedure to Remove and Replace or to Remove and Install the specific glass component.