24/10/2024 10:24:02

Clear Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning Of Inboard Windshield)

Correction code 10200348 0.24 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.

  • 2024-10-24: Added a video demonstrating precision cleaning of windshield.
  • 2024-08-27: Added a step to clean the wiper blades.
  • 2024-07-02: Updated tool part numbers.
  • 2024-06-13: Updated the inspection method and diagrams and added the tool list.
  • 2024-03-07: Added detailed instructions on how to clean the windshield and added steps of camera inspection after cleaning.
  • 2024-03-19: Added DAS reset steps.
  • Glass Cleaner:
    • 1083742-02-A - Zep glass cleaner (preferred if available in your region)
    • Invisible Glass - Premium Glass Cleaner
    • Wurth Glass Cleaner (for China: 2092858-00-A)
  • Lint free Microfiber towels:
    • 2084223-00-A - 6 pack
    • 2084180-00-A - 120 pack
    • For China: 2092859-00-A
    • If the above part numbers are not available in your region, use other New, Lint Free microfiber towels.
  • LED flashlight:
    • 1523885-00-A - LIGHT, PEN STYLE, RECHARGEABLE
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The following video demonstrates precision cleaning of the windshield for all vehicles:

Procedure

  1. Gently lift the wiper arms away from the windshield to access the wiper blades, and then clean the wiper blades (x2) with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, especially the edge of the wiper blades.
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    CAUTION
    If wiper blades show degradation and need to be replaced, recommend customers to replace the wiper blades to prevent reduced camera visibility performance.
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    CAUTION
    Do not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended position.
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    Note
    Remind customers to periodically clean the edge of the wiper blades as instructed in the Owner's Manual.
  2. Apply glass cleaner onto a microfiber towel to clean the outside surface of the front windshield, then use a second dry microfiber towel to wipe the windshield in a circular motion until the windshield is basically dry. Verify the windshield has no stains or residue, then allow 1 minute to fully dry.
  3. Use an LED flashlight to illuminate the outside surface of the windshield in the forward facing camera area, inspect for presence of any haze, fogginess, stains and residue on the inside of the windshield. Hold the flashlight towards you as shown in the images.
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    Perform the inspection indoors.
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    Flashlight should be pointing at the windshield towards you, see diagram for proper inspection method.
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    If the presence of haze, smudges cannot be confirmed using the flashlight based inspection method, continue to step 3 to verify using camera preview method.
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    If the presence of haze, smudges is confirmed with flashlight based inspection method, continue to step 4.
    Figure 1. Inspection Method
    Figure 2. Negative Inspection Example
    Figure 3. Hazy Windshield Example
  4. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Driver Assist > Cameras > Camera Preview, select Main/Wide/Narrow tabs to preview all forward facing cameras and assess the visual clarity.
    • If no residue or dirt is visible across all camera lenses, terminate the procedure.
    • If the image is blurry or the visuals are impeded, continue to clean the windshield and camera lenses.
  5. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  6. Remove the forward facing camera hood. See Hood - Triple Camera (Remove and Replace).
  7. Clean the inside surface of the windshield in the forward facing camera area as follow:
    1. Apply glass cleaner onto a clean microfiber towel and use the towel to wipe the entire area.
    2. Use another dry microfiber towel to wipe the entire area.
    3. Inspect and verify that the entire area is free of any hazing, fogginess, stains and residue.
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    Clean the entire area thoroughly, including the edges and corners.
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    For HW4 vehicles, pay special attention to ensure the notch is also clean (see picture for notch location).
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    While cleaning, use the camera preview feature to ensure that the towel reaches all the way up into the cavity and that the glass area directly in front of the camera is cleaned properly.
    Figure 4. Unqualified Job Examples
    Figure 5. Qualified Job Example
    Figure 6. Notch of HW4 Vehicle
  8. Clean the forward facing camera lenses as follows:
    1. Apply glass cleaner onto a clean microfiber towel and use the towel to wipe each lens.
    2. Before the lens surface dries, use a dry clean microfiber towel to clean the lens.
    3. Using camera preview, verify the lenses are free of any stains or residue.
  9. Install the forward facing camera hood. See Hood - Triple Camera (Remove and Replace).
  10. For vehicles which are on firmware version 2024.26.X OR fsd-eap-12-4-1 or newer, continue to perform the following steps. For vehicles with earlier firmware and autopilot versions, terminate the procedure.
  11. Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  12. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  13. If any camera FOV residue alert presents, clear the alert.
    1. On the touchscreen, tap Service Mode Plus > Driver Assist > Cameras > Main Pitch > Windshield clean complete, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    2. Tap Reset DAS to reset the driver assistance system. Close the routine once it is successfully completed.
  14. If no camera FOV residue alert presents, tap Service Mode Plus > Driver Assist > Cameras > Main Pitch > Record windshield cleaning procedure completion to record the cleaning completion.
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    If the alert has been cleared previously, skip this step.
  15. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  16. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.