20/03/2024 00:57:31
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 proper PPE is worn when
performing the below
procedure.
- 2024-03-19: Added DAS reset steps.
- 2024-03-07: Added detailed instructions on how to clean the windshield and added steps of camera inspection after cleaning.
Procedure
- Apply Zep windshield 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.
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Use an LED flashlight to illuminate the
outside surface of the windshield in the forward facing camera area, inspect and verify
that the entire area is free of any hazing, fogginess, stains and residue.
NotePerform the inspection indoors.NoteIf the presence of haze, smudges or residue cannot be confirmed, proceed to remove the components to check.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Microfiber cloth (towel)
- IPA Wipes
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).
- Remove the lower camera cover. See Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the upper camera cover from the windshield as an assembly. However, do not remove the interior camera from the camera cover. See Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the glare shield, but do not remove the GPS antenna from the glare shield. See Glare Shield - Autopilot (Remove and Replace).
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Clean the inside surface of the
windshield in the forward facing camera area as follow:
- Use IPA wipes to wipe the entire area.
- Apply Zep windshield cleaner onto a clean microfiber towel and use the towel to wipe the entire area.
- Use another dry microfiber towel to wipe the entire area.
- Inspect and verify that the entire area is free of any hazing, fogginess, stains and residue.
NoteClean the entire area thoroughly, including the edges and corners. -
Clean the forward facing camera lenses
as follows:
- Wipe each lens with IPA wipes.
- Before the lens surface dries, use a dry clean microfiber towel to clean the lens.
- Verify the lenses are free of any stains or residue.
- Install the glare shield. See Glare Shield - Autopilot (Remove and Replace).
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock)
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On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode
"wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Main/Wide/Narrow tabs to preview all forward facing cameras and assess the
visual clarity.
, select NoteEnsure no residue or dirty is visible across all camera lenses. If the image is blurry or the visuals are impeded, perform the windshield and camera lenses cleaning steps again.
- Install the upper camera cover. See Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
- Install the lower camera cover. See Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace).
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On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode
"wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap
to reset the driver assistance system.NoteEnsure all camera indicators and the Reset DAS icon turn green on the touchscreen. If any of them is flagging red, investigate further for the reason.
- Disable Service Mode. See Service Mode (Enable and Disable).
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.