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Windshield - Remove And Install: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See Cover - Shock Tower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the LH IP end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Repeat step  7 through step  10 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  12. Disconnect the heated wiper area electrical connector, and then tape the connector to the windshield, if equipped.
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  13. Remove the passenger sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Remove the upper quad camera cover. See Quad Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Disconnect the harness electrical connector from the humidity and temperature sensor on the windshield.
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  17. Disconnect harness electrical connector for the fan.
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  18. Disconnect the harness electrical connector for the heated camera area.
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  19. Disconnect the harness electrical connector for the GPS/GNSS antenna.
    G15079213Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  20. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the triple cam hood to the windshield, and remove it from the windshield.
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  21. Disconnect the humidity sensor electrical connector.
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  22. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the mounting plate to the windshield and allow the camera to hang by the harness.

    Torque 0.8 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit
    G15079217Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the camera harness electrical connectors (x2), and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
    G15079218Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  24. Tape the fan and heater grid electrical connector onto the windshield.
    NOTE: Prevent the wires from being accidentally cut.
    G15079219Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Release the clips (x5) that attach the front of the headliner to the vehicle.
    G15079220Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  26. Tape the front of the headliner as a precautionary measure.
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  27. Apply masking tape to the exterior of the LH and RH A-pillars to protect the paint from damage.
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  28. Prepare WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit
    Fig 1: G00658094
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    Fig 2: G00658095
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  29. Secure line to starter tool and push tool through urethane at lower RH side of windshield
    NOTE: Use the guard to prevent damage to dash pad while using starter tool
    Fig 3: G00658096
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    Fig 4: G00658097
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  30. Release line from starter tool and wrap line around exterior of windshield
    NOTE: Pull line away from starter tool, Ensure enough length is pulled through, Wrap spider line up and around the exterior of windshield, Verify the line sits underneath the glass
    Fig 5: G00658098
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    Fig 6: G00658099
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    Fig 7: G00658100
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  31. Attach anchor point to exterior of windshield and secure line
    NOTE: Attach line to anchor once fully wrapped around windshield, Place anchor near starting point of the handle tool
    Fig 8: G00658101
    G00658101Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  32. Secure interior side of line to the spider cutting tool
    NOTE: Follow instructions on spider tool, Feed line through opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure in place, If spindle is not turned the proper direction the cutting tool will be damaged
    Fig 9: G00658102
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    Fig 10: G00658103
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  33. Secure spider cutting tool to interior side of windshield
    NOTE: Note orientation of the cutting line, Make sure line warps over large pulley and holds at a 90 degree angle
    Fig 11: G00658104
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    Fig 12: G00658105
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  34. Secure angle driver to electric drill
    Fig 13: G00658106
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    Fig 14: G00658107
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  35. Turn the spindle on the cutting tool with the drill to start removing the windshield.
    NOTE: Use caution around the two small datums at top of the windshield. Use protective material to prevent damage to the speaker grill and VIN plate.
    NOTE: Move the cutting tool as needed keeping the line close to a 90 degree angle, When passing VIN plate use guard to guide line over VIN to prevent damage.
    Fig 15: G00658108
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    Fig 16: G00658109
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    Fig 17: G00658110
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    CAUTION: Take special care in the areas identified that have overlapping panels to prevent damage.
    Fig 18: G00658111
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  36. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  37. With an assistant, remove the windshield assembly from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Partially close the hood for clearance.
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