11/04/2024 01:43:07

Windshield (Vehicles with 2nd Generation or Later Autopilot Hardware) (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 10200302

2024-04-11: Added a step of cleaning the windshield, especially the forward-facing camera area, to ensure a clear view of the forward-facing camera.

1071571-00-B - Model X windshield lift tool
1064740-00-A - Razor Blade Scraper
1588904-00-A - Glass Gap and Flush Tool
115212-00-A - Fender Cover
1080593-00-A - Caulk Gun
1053066-00-A - Camera Calibration Target
1013230-00-A - MS/X Cable HSD to Ethernet
1080619-00-A - Wire Starter
1078806-00-A - T-Handles
1080599-00-A - Double Suction Cup Handle
1080601-00-A - Winged Scraper Set
1054720-00-A - Portable Bench

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.

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.

Remove

Open LH front door
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
Remove LH wiper arm assembly

Note
1x nut, 17mm, 35 Nm, Disconnect washer hoses at cowl
Remove RH wiper arm assembly

Note
2x nuts, 17mm, 35 Nm, Disconnect washer hoses at cowl
Remove LH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Remove RH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Disconnect cowl drain hose from cowl trim

Note
1x hose clamp
Disconnect washer hose to cowl at one-way valve
Remove cowl screen from windshield

Note
5x push clips, 1x windshield washer hose, 1x drain hose clamp
Record gap and flushness values of windshield at the following points: Windshield to roof applique, Windshield to middle of A-pillar, Windshield to cowl (gap only)

Note
Values only used if specs cannot be achieved due to body fitment concerns
Tape body around windshield
Using MCU, open both falcon doors

Note
Via Controls > Doors
Remove LH side sun visor bezel

Note
6x clips, Release bezel at ends and slide towards front of vehicle to release
Remove the nut from the top of the LH side upper A-pillar trim

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1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard after removal
Remove the screw from the top of the LH side upper A-pillar trim

Note
1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Remove the bolts that secure the LH side upper A-pillar trim to the body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connections for the microphone and tweeter on the LH side

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2x electrical connectors
Remove the LH side upper A-pillar trim

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4x clips
Disconnect the harness connector for the LH sun visor

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1x electrical connector
Remove the harness retaining clip from the A-pillar bracket

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1x retaining clip
Remove the fastener holding the A-pillar bracket to the body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Remove the fastener closest to the sun visor assembly, Removing this fastener will allow the bracket to be lifted when the sun visor is ready to be removed
Remove the fasteners securing the LH sun visor to the body and remove the sun visor

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove RH side sun visor bezel

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6x clips, Release bezel at ends and slide towards front of vehicle to release
Remove the nut from the top of the RH side upper A-pillar trim

Note
1x nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove the screw from the top of the RH side upper A-pillar trim

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Remove the bolts that secure the RH side upper A-pillar trim to the body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Disconnect the electrical connections for the microphone and tweeter on the RH side

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2x electrical connectors
Remove the RH side upper A-pillar trim

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4x clips
Disconnect the harness connector for the RH sun visor

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1x electrical connector
Remove the harness retaining clip from the A-pillar bracket

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1x retaining clip
Remove the fastener holding the A-pillar bracket to the body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, Remove the fastener closest to the sun visor assembly, Removing this fastener will allow the bracket to be lifted when the sun visor is ready to be removed
Remove the fasteners securing the RH sun visor to the body and remove the sun visor

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Disconnect windshield heater connector

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1x connectors
Tape windshield heater connector to glass
Lower front middle part of headliner

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x clips, Lower headliner just a bit for accessing connectors and avoiding damage while cutting windshield, Starting from front middle
Tape leading edge of headliner to prevent damage during windshield removal
Place rolled up towels between front headliner and body to create space

Note
2x towels
Clear the camera calibration data using the vehicle touchscreen: Controls > Service > Camera Calibration > Clear Calibration.

Warning
Whenever a camera has been moved out of its original position (as described in the following steps), camera calibration data must be cleared.
Remove triple cam rear view mirror lower cover

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4x tabs, pull down to release clips
Remove rear view mirror

Note
1x connector, Rotate clock-wise or counter clock-wise
Remove triple cam rear view mirror cover

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2x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm, Pull down to release clips
Disconnect humidity sensor and heating element connectors

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2x connectors
Remove inline triple cam assembly

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4x screws, T10, 3 Nm
Remove 12V OHC cover assembly

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Cover assembly is clipped into windshield harness bracket
Remove windshield harness from windshield bracket

Note
Use plastic trim tool to release harness from windshield bracket
Remove triple cam glare shield

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2x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm
Cut length of square wire
Secure wire to starter tool and push tool through urethane at lower RH side
Remove wire from starter tool and secure to T-handles
Pull wire starter tool back through into vehicle
Use T-handles to cut urethane securing windshield to body

Note
Recommend assistance, Use caution around two small datums at top of windshield, Use protective material to prevent damage to the speaker grill, heated wiper grid area, and VIN plate, Maintain downward angle near RH side of front edge to avoid contacting heater grid solder points
Cut square wire and remove from vehicle and T-handles
Attach suction cups to windshield

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2 suction cups each side
Lift up to remove windshield from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Partially close hood for clearance
Remove suction cups from windshield
Remove tape from exterior of both A-pillars and headliner

Note
Inspect for any nicks that may need touch up or any damage to the headliner
Clean and remove old adhesive from the windshield frame

Install

Clean the windshield as needed. Take special caution to the forward-facing camera area to ensure a clear view of the forward-facing camera. See Clear Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning Of Inboard Windshield).
Install suction cups onto windshield glass assembly

Note
4x suction cups
Position windshield onto vehicle for dry fit

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Recommend assistance, Note any locations where net pads need to be adjusted, Verify data align properly
Lift up to remove windshield from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Partially close hood for clearance
Wipe urethane path on vehicle and glass with IPA to clean

Note
Ensure inside of glass is clean and smudge free near VIN plate as it won't be accessible once installed
Apply primer onto windshield frame
Prepare caulking gun and urethane

Note
Opening must be 8mm wide and 14mm tall
Apply urethane following primer path on windshield
Align windshield and apply pressure to all four corners of the glass

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Recommend assistance
Check gap and flush measurements

Note
Use current CVIS specifications
Apply tape to windshield to secure to body
Install glare shield

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2x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm
Install windshield harness to harness bracket

Note
Align and secure harness onto windshield bracket
Install mono cam 12V OHC cover assembly

Note
Cover assembly is clipped into windshield harness bracket, Make sure 12V harness is routed inside the cover guide
Install inline triple camera and bracket assembly

Note
4x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm
Connect windshield harness to humidity sensor and heating element

Note
2x connectors, Secure to glare shield
Install triple cam rear view mirror cover

Note
2x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm, 2x clips, 2x tabs, Push up to secure clips
Install rear view mirror

Note
1x connector, Rotate clock-wise or counter clock-wise
Install triple cam rear view mirror lower cover

Note
4x tabs
Remove towels and tape from headliner

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2x towels
Position front of headliner and install fasteners

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
Connect windshield heater harness

Note
1x connector
Position the RH sun visor into vehicle for installation and install the fasteners securing the new RH sun visor to the body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, The A-pillar bracket fits over the forward edge of the sun visor base
Install the fastener holding the A-pillar bracket to the body

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1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm,
Connect the harness connector for the RH sun visor

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1x electrical connector
Install the harness retaining clip to the A-pillar bracket

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1x retaining clip
Position the RH side upper A-pillar trim for installation
Connect the electrical connections for the microphone and tweeter on the RH side

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2x electrical connectors
Install the RH upper A-pillar trim to the body

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4x clips
Install the bolts that secure the RH side upper A-pillar trim to the body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install the screw for the top of the RH side upper A-pillar trim

Note
1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install the nut for the top of the RH side upper A-pillar trim

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1x nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nyloc nut
Install RH sun visor bezel and place sun visor back in its holster

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6x clips, position bezel at ends and secure into place
Position the LH sun visor into vehicle for installation and install the fasteners securing the new LH sun visor to the body

Note
2x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, The A-pillar bracket fits over the forward edge of the sun visor base
Install the fastener holding the A-pillar bracket to the body

Note
1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm,
Connect LH side sun visor connector and install clip

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1x clip, 1x connector
Install the harness retaining clip to the A-pillar bracket

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1x retaining clip
Position the LH side upper A-pillar trim for installation
Connect the electrical connections for the microphone and tweeter on the LH side

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2x electrical connectors
Install the LH upper A-pillar trim to the body

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4x clips
Install the bolts that secure the LH side upper A-pillar trim to the body

Note
2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm
Install the screw for the top of the LH side upper A-pillar trim

Note
1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install the nut for the top of the LH side upper A-pillar trim

Note
1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, install new nyloc nut
Install LH sun visor bezel and place sun visor back in its holster

Note
6x clips, position bezel at ends and secure into place
Remove cowl screen from windshield

Note
5x push clips, 1x windshield washer hose, 1x drain hose clamp
Install drain hose to cowl screen

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1x hose clamp
Install wiper drain hose to one-way valve

Note
1x washer hose
Install LH wiper arm

Note
1x nut, 17mm, 35 Nm, Align tip of wiper blade to mark on windshield
Install RH wiper arm

Note
2x nuts, 17mm, 35 Nm, Align tip of wiper blade to mark on windshield
Install RH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Install LH outer hood hinge cover

Note
1x fir tree clip, 1x clip
Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
Close the RH front door.
Perform forward facing camera pitch verification. See Camera - Forward Facing (Pitch Verification).

CAUTION
Autopilot features might be reduced if camera pitch is not verified.
If a new temperature and humidity sensor was installed: Reinstall the latest vehicle firmware, or update the firmware if not the latest. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen or Firmware Update.
Disconnect laptop from vehicle and reinstall storage cubby

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1x connect, 2x clips
Close the LH front door.

Model X Service Manual

Windshield (Vehicles with 2nd Generation or Later Autopilot Hardware) (Remove and Replace)

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