15/08/2023 10:17:15

VIN Label - Windshield (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10207102 2.22 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

CAUTION

For Europe only: Only technicians who have been trained in working with diisocyanates and have completed all required certification courses are permitted to perform procedures using urethane and other products containing diisocyanates. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when working with products containing diisocyanates.

Open LH front door
Lower LH front window
Open hood

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Via Center Display > Controls > Frunk Open
Remove rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Remove LH underhood apron

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10x clips
Remove RH underhood apron

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10x clips
Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Remove LH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm
Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle

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1x hose
Remove RH wiper arm nut cover

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1x cover
Remove RH wiper arm nut and release assembly

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1x bolt, 15mm, 26 Nm
Release washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover

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1x hose, 3x clips
Remove LH shock tower cover

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3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove RH shock tower cover

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3x push clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs
Remove LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove LH IP end cap

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4x clips
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Remove LH sun visor bracket cover

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4x clips, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
Remove LH sun visor fastener

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1x screw, T25, 3.5 Nm, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
Remove LH sun visor from headliner area

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Fold sun visor to the closed and folded down position but do not latch in place
Disconnect LH sun visor connector

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1x connector
Open RH front door
Remove RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs
Remove RH IP end cap

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4x clips
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Pull inside of the upper portion of upper A-pillar, Depress 2x tabs to remove each tether from body side, Disconnect tweeter, Then pull upper A-pillar upward to remove
Disconnect heated wiper area connector and tape to windshield, if equipped

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1x connector
Remove RH sun visor bracket cover

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4x clips, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
Remove RH sun visor fastener

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1x screw, T25, 3.5 Nm, Extending the sun visor may allow for extra working room
Remove RH sun visor from headliner area
Disconnect RH sun visor connector

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1x connector
Release rear view mirror lower cover

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4x tabs, Press inward on the sides of the cover and pull the bottom edge downward to release
Disconnect rear view mirror connector

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1x connector
Remove rear view mirror

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Rotate mirror to release
Remove upper rear view mirror cover

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4x clips, 3x connectors, Carefully pull down on upper rear view mirror cover to release from clips
Release harness connector for fan

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1x connector
Disconnect harness connector for camera heater grid

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1x connector, 3x harness guides
Disconnect harness connector for GPS/GNSS antenna

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1x connector
Remove the glare shield assembly from windshield

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2x bolts, T10, 1 Nm, 2x guide tabs
Remove harnesses from triple camera mounting plate

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2x harness guides
Disconnect humidity sensor connector

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1x connector
Remove screws securing mounting plate to windshield

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4x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm, Allow camera to hang by harness
Disconnect camera harness connectors and remove from vehicle

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2x connectors
Tape the fan and heater grid connector onto windshield

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Prevent wires from being accidentally cut
Release headliner at front of vehicle

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5x clips
Tape front of headliner as a precautionary measure
Apply tape to exterior of both A-pillars to protect paint
Cut length of square wire to use with T-handles

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Make sure there's adequate wire
Secure square wire into T-handle
Secure wire to starter tool and push tool through urethane at lower RH side

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Use protective material to prevent damage to the speaker grill
Remove wire from starter tool and secure square wire into one T-handle
Remove wire starter tool from vehicle
Use T-handles to cut urethane securing windshield to body

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2x datums, Recommend assistance, Use caution around two small datums at top of windshield, Use protective material to prevent damage to the speaker grill and VIN plate
Cut square wire and remove T-handles
Attach suction cups to windshield
Lift up to remove windshield from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Partially close hood for clearance.
Remove suction cups from windshield
Inspect windshield for any damage that is not re-workable

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Replace windshield if there is any damage that can not be rectified. Damages include: cracked glass, damaged heater grids, damaged/separating triple camera mount
Remove old urethane from vehicle
Remove tape from exterior of both A-pillars
Remove VIN label from body
Clean adhesive from VIN label area on body

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Allow IPA to dry for at least one minute
Install VIN label into position on body

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Align hash marks at top of VIN label with V-notch in body, Align top edge of VIN label along wider notches
Remove urethane bead and windshield seals from glass
Draw a outline around the datums to assist in installation of new datums

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Use a permanent marker so the marking isn't removed during cleaning
Remove damaged datums

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2x datums, inside of upper corners
Remove all net pads

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3x net pads
Clean double sided tape residue

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If needed, an eraser wheel can be used.
Clean all mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol
Measure resistance of wiper heater grid to check continuity

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All resistances @23degC. Tolerance +/-15%_x000A__x000A_Heated Wiper Area (HWA): 2.34ohms
Install windshield edge seal

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Follow windshield alignment marks at lower corners of glass
Install windshield lip seal

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Follow windshield alignment marks at upper corners of glass, Start from one corner and peel tape as you apply inch by inch to ensure proper fitment
Install net pads

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There will be an alignment marks on the glass for installation of the net pads
Install LH side datum
Install RH side datum
Position windshield onto vehicle for dry-fit

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Recommend assistance, Note any locations where net pads need to be adjusted, Verify datums align properly, Ensure the heater grid harness is tape onto glass to avoid contact with urethane pathway and body
Visually inspect the lip and edge seal

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Seal should be sitting against vehicle body and look even all the way through.
Remove glass from vehicle
Perform any net pad adjustments for windshield

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If necessary
Wipe urethane path on vehicle with IPA to clean

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Ensure inside of glass is clean and smudge free near VIN plate as it won't be accessible once installed
Apply urethane primer to windshield and vehicle body along old urethane path

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Make sure to add primer over any areas that were scratched during windshield removal, Allow primer to dry before applying urethane
Prepare caulking gun and urethane

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Opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall
Apply urethane to the windshield following the primer patch

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Fill any gaps in urethane to ensure consistent bead
Install windshield onto vehicle

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2x datums, Recommend assistance, Make sure to align datums at top of windshield
Check gaps and flushness to vehicle before fully seating windshield
Press windshield into position and verify gap/flush

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If needed, a ballast bag can be used to hold windshield down as it cures
Apply tape to secure windshield to body while urethane cures
Remove suction cups from windshield
Install wiper cowl screen panel

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs
Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nut

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
Install RH wiper arm nut cover
Secure RH wiper arm washer nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut

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1x nut, 15mm, 26 Nm, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
Install LH wiper arm nut cover
Secure LH wiper arm washer nozzle

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1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm
Install RH shock tower cover

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3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
Install LH shock tower cover

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3x push clip, 1x fir tree clip
Secure washer hose nozzle by LH shock tower cover

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1x hose, 3x clips
Install RH underhood apron

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10x clips
Install LH underhood apron

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10x clips
Install rear underhood apron

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8x clips
Close hood

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Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood
Install front portion of headliner into position and secure clips

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5x clips
Clean the inside surface of the windshield with glass cleaner
Connect humidity sensor connector

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1x connector
Connect camera heater grid connector

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1x connector, 3x harness guides
Connect the triple camera

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2x connectors
Install the screws that secure the triple cam plate to mounting plate

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4x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm, Make sure the wire harness is routed correctly
Install harnesses to triple camera mounting plate

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2x harness guides
Install glare shield assembly to windshield

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2x bolts, T10, 1 Nm, 2x guide tabs
Connect harness connector for GPS/GNSS antenna

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1x connector
Secure harness connector for fan

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1x connector
Connect RH sunvisor connector

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1x connector
Install RH sun visor into headliner area

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Fold sun visor to the closed and folded down position, but do not latch in place
Install RH sun visor fastener

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1x screw, T25, 3.5 Nm
Install RH sun visor bracket cover

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4x clips
Install RH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install RH IP end cap

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4x clips
Install RH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Close RH front door
Connect LH sun visor connector

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1x connector
Install LH sun visor into headliner area
Install LH sun visor fastener

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1x screw, T25, 3.5 Nm
Install LH sun visor bracket cover

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4x clips
Install LH upper A-pillar trim

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2x tethered clips, 1x clip, 1x connector, Slide bottom of trim along IP and speaker grill, attach each tether to body side, Set clips starting at the bottom and work up, Pull seal over trim
Install LH IP end cap

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4x clips
Install LH mid A-pillar trim

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1x clip, 2x tabs, Verify weather seal is seated properly
Park vehicle on a flat surface

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Make sure there is at least 3.5' of clearance in front of vehicle
Set up the tripod so that the bottom of the target is 3 ft (90 cm) from the ground
Place the target against the front fascia and centered on the T badge
Ensure that the target is on flat ground by examining the bubble level on the back of the target
Apply a piece of red tape on the target 130cm from the ground
Release IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4x datums, Release top tabs and slide rearward
Using laptop connect to vehicle with ethernet diag kit and Toolbox 3

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Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to article #43695, Media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet, Ethernet connection will provide communication
Select "Dashboards" tab and search for "Service Tools"
Select "DAS Image Capture"

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Vehicle needs to be unoccupied in order for ride height to maintain spec
Select "Pre-Calibration"

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This erases stored calibration and produces image capture. Inform customer that calibration drive will be needed to restore DAS functionality
Review narrow and main images

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Top of the reference tape should be between the two green lines. The top green line is at -2.0 degrees and the bottom green line is at + 1.5 degrees. _x000A_ If not between the two green lines, continue to adjustment if equipped with adjustable pitch bracket.
Adjust camera pitch

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Clockwise pitches camera up, Counter-clockwise pitches camera down, 1 rotation can adjust pitch 0.5 - 1.5 degrees
Click on "Capture Image" to check current settings

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Vehicle needs to be unoccupied in order for ride height to maintain spec
Review narrow and main images

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Top of the reference tape should be between the two green lines. The top green line is at -2.0 degrees and the bottom green line is at + 1.5 degrees. Perform adjustment again if necessary. Otherwise continue procedure.
Install upper rear view mirror cover

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4x clips, 3x connectors, Ensure the rear view mirror harness is routed so that it hangs freely on the outside and is not pinched between the cover and glare shield assembly
Install rear view mirror

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Install the rear view mirror by turning mirror counter clockwise until mirror is secured
Connect rear view mirror connector

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1x connector, Connect rear view mirror connector and tuck harness slack along the arm
Install tether onto rear view mirror lower cover

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2x tabs, Guide tabs through anchor on rear view mirror lower cover
Install rear view mirror lower cover

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4x tabs, Install the tabs closest to the rearview mirror assembly and push the cover up to secure
Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop and ethernet diag kit
Install IP service panel

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2x tabs, 4 datums, Slide forward engaging datums then secure tabs upward into IP
Remove target from front of vehicle
Vehicle will need to be driven by customer to complete the calibration procedure. During this time DAS functions will be completely unavailable

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No time was recorded as this will be completed by the customer
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door
Remove tape securing windshield to vehicle once urethane has cured

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VIN Label - Windshield (Remove and Replace)

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