11/12/2024 10:21:15

Windshield (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 10200302 1.68 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.

  • 2024-12-11: Added new caution about Pre-Installation Glass Inspection service requirements - TW-24443.
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CAUTION
New glass components (windshield, roof, door, and fixed glass) must be inspected before installation to meet Tesla’s internal standards of quality. Perform the inspection described in Pre-Installation Glass Inspection before beginning this procedure.
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Note
This procedure is for windshield assemblies that have new temperature and humidity sensors preinstalled. For instructions on installing a windshield that does not have a temperature and humidity sensor preinstalled, see Windshield (Reuse Humidity and Temperature Sensor) (HW3) (Remove and Replace).

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: /Windshield (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)/Windshield (HW4) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 bit
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Screws that attach the triple camera to the windshield bracket
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 blade attachment
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  • Wiha torque setter
Replace
Screws (x2) that attach the temperature and humidity sensor to the windshield bracket
0.12 Nm (1 lbs-in)

Tool for removal:

  • PH00 Philips Screwdriver

Tools for installation:

  • Wiha Torque Vario-S 0.10Nm - 0.6Nm
  • Wiha 1/4in Adapter
  • PH00 blade attachment
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness from the windshield heater connector.
  6. Remove the LH sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) or Check Base - Magnetic - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
  8. Release the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover, disconnect the interior camera connector, and then remove the upper quad camera cover and interior camera assembly from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Do not pull the upper quad camera cover with excessive force, as the electrical harness is still attached to the interior camera.
  9. Remove the triple camera hood. See Hood - Triple Camera (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the forward facing camera assembly to the windshield bracket, and then release the assembly from the bracket.
  11. Disconnect the humidity and temperature sensor electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the GPS antenna connector.
  13. Remove the screw that attaches the windshield harness to the windshield bracket, and then move the harness aside.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  14. Remove the screw that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket, and then remove the antenna from the bracket.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  15. Remove the RH middle A-Pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Remove the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  17. Remove the RH sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  18. Remove the RH sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) or Check Base - Magnetic - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Release the clips (x3) that attach the front of the front headliner to the body, and then separate the front part of the headliner from the body.
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    Note
    Pull downward from the center of the headliner to release the clips.
  20. Release the windshield harness from the windshield fastener track bracket.
  21. Remove the fastener track.
  22. Use an equalizer blade handle to separate the datums from the windshield.
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    Note
    The datums are located on each upper corner of the windshield.
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    Note
    The datum may not be clearly visible. Use the blade to feel for it.
  23. Prepare the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • WRD Spider 3 - 1571168-00-A
  24. Secure the wire to the starter tool and push the tool through the urethane at the RH lower side of the windshield assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Use the guard to prevent damage to the dash pad while using the starter tool.
  25. Release the line from the starter tool and wrap the line around the exterior of the windshield.
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    Note
    Pull the line away from the starter tool. Make sure enough length is pulled through.
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    Note
    Verify the line sits underneath the glass
  26. Attach the anchor point to the exterior of the windshield near the starting point of the handle tool, and then secure the line to the anchor.
  27. Secure the interior side of the line to the Spider cutting tool.
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    Note
    Follow the instructions on the Spider tool. Feed the line through the opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure the line in place. If the spindle is not turned the proper direction, the cutting tool will be damaged.
  28. Secure the Spider cutting tool to the interior side of the windshield.
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    Note
    Note the orientation of the cutting line. Make sure the line wraps over the large pulley and holds a 90 degree angle.
  29. Secure the angle driver to the electric drill.
  30. Turn the spindle on the cutting tool with the drill to start remove the windshield.
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    Note
    Move the cutting tool as needed, keeping the line close to a 90 degree angle.
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    CAUTION
    When passing the VIN plate, use the guard to guide the line over the plate to prevent damage.
  31. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  32. With an assistant, remove the windshield assembly from the vehicle.
  33. Remove the suction cups from the windshield assembly.
  34. Use a razor blade to remove the old urethane from the windshield flange on the vehicle.
  35. Remove the tape from the exterior of both A-pillars.

Install

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CAUTION
Use soft materials to protect the windshield and to prevent scratching. Verify that the rubber strip completely separates the windshield from the metal components of the body.
  1. 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).
  2. Place the new windshield on a support stand with the windshield bracket facing up.
  3. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  4. Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  5. Apply urethane primer to the windshield and vehicle body along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the windshield assembly.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the headliner during application.
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    Note
    Allow the primer to dry for at least 2 minute.
  6. Apply urethane to the windshield following the original path.
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    Note
    Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.
  7. With an assistant, install the new windshield assembly onto the vehicle, but do not set it yet.
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    CAUTION
    Be careful not to damage the headliner during installation.
  8. Check the gap and flush of the windshield assembly to the body before fully seating the windshield assembly.
  9. Fully seat the windshield assembly, check the gap and flush, and adjust if necessary.
  10. Apply masking tape to attach the windshield assembly to the body while the urethane cures.
  11. Remove the suction cups from the windshield assembly.
  12. Install the GPS antenna into the windshield bracket, and then install the screw that attaches the antenna to the bracket.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
  13. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the GPS sensor connector.
  14. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the humidity and temperature sensor connector.
  15. Install the screws (x4) that attach the forward facing camera assembly to the windshield bracket.
    1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T10 blade attachment
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Wiha torque setter
  16. Install the triple camera hood. See Hood - Triple Camera (Remove and Replace).
  17. Install the windshield harness onto the fastener track clips.
  18. Connect the interior camera electrical connector.
    Figure 1. Old type camera
    Figure 2. New type camera
  19. Fasten the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover to the windshield bracket.
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    Note
    Make sure that the connector for the rear view mirror passes through the opening in the upper quad camera cover.
  20. Install the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
  21. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the front of the front headliner to the body.
  22. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  23. Install the RH middle A-Pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  24. Install the RH sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) or Check Base - Magnetic - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the RH sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Move the front passenger seat to the original position.
  27. Install the LH sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) or Check Base - Magnetic - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace).
  28. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield heater connector.
  29. Reinstall the vehicle firmware. See Software Reinstall - Touchscreen.
  30. Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  31. Install the wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
  32. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  33. Perform the forward facing camera pitch verification. See Camera - Forward Facing (Pitch Verification).
  34. Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
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    CAUTION
    Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0˚F (-18˚C) or warmer. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally, advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps for the next 24 hours.