2024-11-11

Wiper Arms (Adjust)

Correction code N/A FRT 0.18 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 1448466-00-A Wiper Adjustment Tool

Procedure

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. On the touchscreen, tap Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode to enable Wiper Service Mode.
  3. Clean the wiper blades and the windshield thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol wipes, or equivalent.
  4. Press and hold the wiper button to spray the windshield with the washer jets.
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    Note
    • The drive rail must be on.
    • The doors may need to be closed depending on regions.
  5. Cycle wiper blades in high speed, and then inspect the cleaning pattern of the wiper blades:
    • If no streaking nor chattering of the windshield is present, discontinue this procedure.
    • If streaking or chattering of the windshield is present, continue to the next step.
  6. Remove the LH and RH wiper blades. See Wiper Blade - LH (Remove and Replace) and Wiper Blade - RH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Verify that the measurement plate on the wiper adjustment tool rotates freely.
  8. Loosen the thumbscrew on the tool, and slide the tool onto the end of the LH wiper arm.
  9. Tighten the thumbscrew, and make sure that both plastic points are resting on the windshield.
  10. Check the wiper arm angle, and use a 24 mm wrench to rotate the tool as necessary to set the correct angle. Adjust the wiper arm angle to -4 (+/- 0.5).
  11. Remove the adjustment tool from the LH wiper arm.
  12. Repeat step 8 to step 11 for the RH wiper arm.
  13. Install the LH and RH wiper blades. See Wiper Blade - LH (Remove and Replace) and Wiper Blade - RH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Using the touchscreen, remove the vehicle from Wiper Service Mode.
  15. Spray the windshield with the washer jets and verify operation. If streaking or chattering still persists, replace the wiper blades and repeat this procedure.
  16. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.