11/04/2024 00:51:07

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

Correction code 10200301 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 to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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.

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.

Remove

Open hood

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Via center display > Controls > Front Trunk
Remove rear underhood apron

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11x clips, If the vehicle does not have a Schrader fill valve, install it now. See Fill Valve - Air (Retrofit). Then continue to the next step. If the vehicle has a Schrader fill valve, continue to the next step.
Remove LH underhood apron

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10x clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove RH underhood apron

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10x clips, 1x fir tree clip
Remove LH wiper arm assembly

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

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

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2x clips
Remove RH outer hood hinge cover

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2x clips
Remove cowl

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5x push clips, 1x windshield washer hose, 1x drain hose clamp, 1x first responder loop connector clip
Remove frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Remove underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Remove HEPA filter

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Lift up from bottom and pull out
Open both falcon doors

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Via center display > Controls > Falcon door icons
Remove LH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips then slide bezel toward front of vehicle
Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove the LH side upper A-pillar trim

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4x clips
Disconnect LH side sun visor connector and release clip

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1x clip, 1x connector
Remove the LH sun visor assembly

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3x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Remove RH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips then slide bezel toward front of vehicle
Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body

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2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Discard nut after removal
Remove RH upper A-pillar

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2x connectors, 2x datums, 7x tabs, 2x clips, Release rear of trim then disconnect connectors, Release tabs upward from IP sub assembly and lower trim
Remove RH sun visor assembly

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3x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm
Disconnect windshield connectors

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2x connectors, Located under RH upper A-pillar
Secure windshield connectors onto glass
Release front of headliner from body

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x clips, Prevents damage from cutting tool
Apply tape onto leading edge of headliner

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Prevents damage from cutting tool
Place rolled up towels between front headliner and body to create space

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2x towels
Remove rear view mirror lower cover

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4 tabs, Pull down at an angle to release the tabs
Disconnect rear view mirror connector

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1x connector
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

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

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2x screws, T10, 0.8 Nm
Apply tape onto exterior A-pillars

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Prevents damage from cutting tool
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

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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
Secure suction cups onto windshield

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2x suction cups each side
Remove windshield from vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Partially close hood for clearance, Gently position glass onto bench
Remove suction cups from windshield

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2x suction cups each side
Inspect windshield for any damage that is not reworkable

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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
Clean and remove old adhesive from the windshield frame
Remove tape from exterior A-pillars and headliner

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Inspect paint and headliner for damage, Apply touch-up paint as needed

Windshield Preparation

Remove urethane bead and windshield seals from glass
Remove damaged datums

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2x datums, inside of upper corners
Clean double sided tape residue

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if needed, an eraser wheel can be used.
Clean all mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol
Check continuity of wiper heater grid

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All resistances @23degC. Tolerance +/-15%,HWA (single circuit pre-03/2016): 1.45ohmsHWA (dual circuit post-03/2016): R1HWA: 1.52ohmsR2HWA: 1.54ohms
Check continuity of Heated camera area

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All resistances @23degC. Tolerance +/-15%, HCA 7.44ohms
Install windshield lower lip seal

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Follow windshield alignment marks at lower corners of glass
Install windshield edge 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 LH side datum
Install RH side datum
Tape wiper heater area connectors to glass
Install suction cups

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x2 on each side
Position windshield onto vehicle for dry-fit
Visually inspect the lip and edge seal
Remove glass from vehicle
Perform any adjustments for new windshield

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Add net pads if necessary; No time recorded as it was not necessary during validation

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).
Clean primer path on windshield

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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 following primer path on windshield

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Ensure urethane breaks overlap 1 inch, Use IPA wipes to merge urethane breaks
Install windshield onto vehicle

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Recommend assistance, Align glass and apply pressure to all four corners
Check gap and flushness between windshield and body and front roof applique

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Use current CVIS specifications: https://confluence.teslamotors.com/display/CVIS/Model+X+Exterior+Gap+and+Flush+Interface+Deviations
Secure windshield onto body and front roof applique

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Apply tape
Install triple camera glare shield

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

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Align and secure harness onto windshield bracket
Install 12V OHC cover assembly
Install inline triple camera and bracket assembly

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

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

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

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1x connector
Install rear view mirror lower cover

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4x tabs
Remove towels and tape from headliner

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2x towels
Secure front of headliner onto body

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x clips
Connect windshield connectors

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2x connectors, Located under RH upper A-pillar
Install RH sun visor

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3x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x edge clip, 1x connector
Install RH A-pillar upper

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1x nut, 13mm, 5 Nm2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install RH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel toward rear of vehicle then secure clips
Install LH sun visor

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3x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x edge clip, 1x connector
Install LH A-pillar upper

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1x nut, 13mm 5 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
Install LH sunvisor bezel

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6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel toward rear of vehicle then secure clips
Install cowl panel

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Remove plastic guard from lower windshield seal
Install wiper arms and re-connect windshield washer hoses

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3x nuts, 17mm, 35 Nm, 2x washer hoses
Install lower LH and RH windshield trim
Install HEPA filter housing
Install underhood storage unit

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10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm
Install frunk carpet

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2x connectors
Install under hood aprons

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4x aprons
Close passenger doors and hood
Perform a forward facing camera pitch verification. See Camera - Forward Facing (Pitch Verification).
Disconnect laptop from vehicle and install storage cubby

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1x connect, 2x clips, Ensure diagnostic cables are tucked into the appropriate position

Model X Service Manual

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

Remove

Windshield Preparation

Install

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