Clean Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning of Inboard Glass) (Restore)
Correction code
10200348
FRT
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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make
sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes:
- Techspray 99% IPA Wipes (for China: 2056027-00-A)
- 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
Procedure
-
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.
CAUTIONIf wiper blades show degradation and need to be replaced, recommend customers to replace the wiper blades to prevent reduced camera visibility performance.CAUTIONDo not lift a wiper arm beyond its intended position.NoteRemind customers to periodically clean the edge of the wiper blades as instructed in the Owner's Manual.
- 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.
-
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.
NotePerform the inspection indoors.NoteFlashlight should be pointing at the windshield towards you, see diagram for proper inspection method.NoteIf the presence of haze, smudges cannot be confirmed using the flashlight based inspection method, continue to step 3 to verify using camera preview method.NoteIf the presence of haze, smudges is confirmed with flashlight based inspection method, continue to step 4.
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
- Remove the rear view mirror. See Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace).
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Release the upper camera
cover clips (x4).
CAUTIONDo not remove the upper camera cover completely, as the electrical harness is still attached to the interior camera.NoteSlightly release the leading edge of the headliner to allow access for removal.
- Release the tabs to remove the glare shield from the windshield bracket.
-
On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen
UI), and then tap Main/Wide tabs to preview all forward facing
cameras and assess the visual clarity.
, select
- If no residue or dirt is visible across all camera lenses, remove this code from the activity and continue diagnosis.
- If the image is blurry or the visuals are impeded, continue to clean the windshield and camera lenses.
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Clean the inside surface of the windshield in the forward facing camera area as
follow:
- Apply glass 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.NoteFor HW4 vehicles, pay special attention to ensure the notch is also clean (see picture for notch location).NoteWhile 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. -
Clean the forward facing camera lenses
as follows:
- Apply glass cleaner onto a clean microfiber towel and use the towel to wipe each lens.
- Before the lens surface dries, use a dry clean microfiber towel to clean the lens.
- Using camera preview, verify the lenses are free of any stains or residue.
- Secure the tabs to install the glare shield onto the windshield bracket.
-
Install the upper camera
cover clips (x4).
NoteSlightly release the leading edge of the headliner to allow access for installation, and then install the headliner back to original position.NoteGuide the rear view mirror connectors through the opening of the cover.
- Install the rear view mirror. See Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace).
- On the touchscreen, tap Record and then Confirm to create a record. , click
- On the touchscreen, tap Run, and allow the routine to complete. , click
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.