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Windshield - Remove And Install: Install

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  1. Check continuity of wiper heater grid
    NOTE: All resistances @ 23°C. Tolerance +/- 15%, HWA (single circuit pre-03/2016): 1.45 ohms HWA (dual circuit post-03/2016): R1HWA: 1.52 ohms R2HWA: 1.54 ohms
    G15390414Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Check continuity of Heated camera area
    NOTE: All resistances @ 23°C. Tolerance +/- 15%, HCA 7.44 ohms
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  3. Install windshield lower lip seal
    NOTE: Follow windshield alignment marks at lower corners of glass
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  4. Install windshield edge seal
    NOTE: Follow windshield aligN.ment marks at upper corners of glass. Start from one corner and peel tape as you apply inch by inch to ensure proper fitment.
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  5. Install LH side datum
    NOTE: Remove the adhesive cover from datum and install onto windshield
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  6. Install RH side datum
    NOTE: Remove the adhesive cover from datum and install onto windshield
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  7. Tape wiper heater area connectors to glass
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  8. Apply primer to windshield and windshield frame
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  9. Prepare caulking gun and urethane
    NOTE: Opening must be 8 mm wide and 14 mm tall
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  10. Apply urethane following primer path on windshield
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  11. Align windshield and apply pressure to all four corners of the glass
    NOTE: Recommend assistance
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  12. Check gap and flush measurements
    NOTE: Use current CVIS specifications, repeat open/close hood and door steps until flushness and gaps are within specification then continue with next step in procedure. https://service.teslamotors.com/protected-doc/ModelS/TheoryOp/InspectionStandards/index_frames.html.
    G15390436Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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  13. Apply tape to secure windshield to body while urethane cures
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  14. Remove suction cups from windshield
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  15. Install wiper cowl screen panel
    NOTE: 4x push clips, Secure cowl into lower windshield channel
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  16. Install LH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 1x clips
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  17. Install RH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 1x clips
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  18. Secure cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 1x hose
    G15390449Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Install RH wiper arm assembly and secure nuts
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 15 mm, 32 N.m, Line up wiper to reference mark on windshield
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  20. Install LH wiper arm assembly and secure nut
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 32 N.m
    G15390452Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  21. Secure LH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose, Hose is routed above the arm pivot
    G15390453Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  22. Secure RH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose, Hose is routed below the arm pivot
    G15390454Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Install LH wiper arm nut cover
    NOTE: 1x cover
    G15390455Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Install LH underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2 datums
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  25. Install RH underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  26. Install rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  27. Close hood
  28. Install RH upper A-pillar to vehicle
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x datums, Secure RH upper A-pillar harness, Align datums into IP sub assembly, Rotate upper A-pillar panel into position
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  29. Install bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 N.m, 1x nyloc nut, 13 mm, 5 N.m, Install new nut
    G15390467Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  30. Install RH sunvisor bezel
    NOTE: 6x clips, 1x tab, Insert tab and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
    G15390468Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  31. Install RH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x clips, 3x datums, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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  32. Install RH IP end cap
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  33. Move RH front seat to original position
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  34. Close RH front door
  35. Install LH upper A-pillar to vehicle
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x datums, 6x clips, Secure LH upper A-pillar harness, Align datums into IP sub assembly, Rotate upper A-pillar panel into position engaging clips fully
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  36. Install bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 N.m, 1x nyloc nut, 13 mm, 5 N.m, Install new nut
    G15390477Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  37. Install LH sunvisor bezel
    NOTE: 6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel towards rear of vehicle, then secure clips
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  38. Install LH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x clips, 3x datums, Insert mid A-pillar trim into lower A-pillar trim, Secure clips into upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Verify weather seal is seated properly
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  39. Install LH IP end cap
    NOTE: 7x clips, 1x datum
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  40. Secure harness to windshield
    NOTE: Install harness guide into windshield retainer
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  41. Clean the inner windshield camera viewing area with a clean microfiber cloth and glass cleaner. Let the windshield fully dry before continuing.
    CAUTION: Verify that the windshield has no stains or leftover residue. Otherwise, Autopilot features may be hindered.
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  42. Position triple camera and install screws securing triple camera mounting plate to windshield bracket
    NOTE: 4x screws, T10, 0.8 N.m
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  43. Install glare shield
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T10, 1 N.m, 2x datums, 2x tabs, Slide tabs into triple camera assembly and align datums
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  44. Secure heater grid harness
    NOTE: 2x hooks, 1x connector retainer
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  45. Connect GNSS antenna connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  46. Secure harness connector for fan
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  47. Install umbilical wire harness cover
    NOTE: 16x retaining tabs, Slide cover into headliner and secure tabs in windshield bracket
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  48. Park vehicle on a flat surface
    NOTE: Make sure there is at least 3.5' of clearance in front of vehicle
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  49. Adjust steering column back to original position
    NOTE: Via UI>Controls>Steering, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
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  50. Move LH front seat to original position
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  51. Raise LH and RH front windows
  52. Close LH front door
  53. Vehicle will need to be driven by customer to complete the calibration procedure. During this time DAS functions will be completely unavailable
    NOTE: No time was recorded as this will be completed by the customer
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