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Windshield (Reuse Humidity and Temperature Sensor) - Remove and Replace: Install

NOTE: Use soft materials to protect the windshield and to prevent scratching.
  1. Place the new windshield on a support stand with the windshield bracket facing up.
  2. Install temperature and humidity sensor onto windshield bracket
    NOTE:

    Make sure the blue tape is removed from the foam block before installation.

    NOTE:

    Make sure the windshield is completely dry before attempting to install; the foam block will not stick if the windshield is wet.

    NOTE:

    Slide the end of board into the retaining plastic, and then align the hole on the board with the plastic alignment pin.

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  3. Install the screws (x2) that attaches the temperature and humidity sensor to the windshield bracket.
    CAUTION:

    Make sure to use the correct Phillips screwdriver.

    CAUTION:

    Make sure the fasteners are not over torqued as they are VERY delicate and will strip out very easily.

    CAUTION:

    The fasteners are very small. Take care not to drop or misplace them.

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

    • PH00 screwdriver
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  4. Attach suction cups (x4) to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  5. Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  6. Apply urethane primer to the vehicle body and windshield along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the windshield assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the headliner during application.
    NOTE: Allow the primer to dry for at least 2 minutes.
  7. Apply urethane to the body following the original path.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the headliner during application.
    NOTE: Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.
  8. With an assistant, install the new windshield assembly onto the vehicle, but do not set it yet.
  9. Check the gap and flush of the windshield assembly to the body before fully seating the windshield assembly.
  10. Fully seat the windshield assembly, check the gap and flush, and adjust if necessary.
  11. Apply masking tape to attach the windshield assembly to the body while the urethane cures.
  12. Remove the suction cups from the windshield.
  13. Install the GPS antenna into the windshield bracket, and then install the screw that attaches the antenna to the bracket.

    1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 

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  14. Install the windshield electrical harness to the windshield bracket, and then install the screw that attaches the harness to the bracket.

    1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 

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  15. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the GPS antenna connector.
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  16. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the humidity and temperature sensor connector.
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  17. Install the forward facing triple camera. See CAMERA - TRIPLE - FORWARD FACING (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Install the triple camera hood. See HOOD - TRIPLE CAMERA (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  19. Position the windshield harness to the fastener track, and then secure the clips (x6) that attach the harness to the fastener track.
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  20. Secure the clips (x4) that attach the front of the headliner to the body.
    NOTE: Reseat the primary seal near the A-pillar and B-pillar to the headliner.
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  21. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  22. Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Install the passenger sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Install the passenger sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Install the driver sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  26. Connect the interior camera connector, and then install the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover to the vehicle.
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  27. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield heater connector.
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    1. If a windshield jumper harness is present, connect the jumper harness connector to the windshield heater connector. Use a cable tie to secure the jumper harness connector and the heater connector to the main front harness, and then cut excessive tie from the cable tie.
      NOTE: Model 3 vehicles built with an Info-Ryzen car computer are equipped with a windshield that may have a different windshield heater connector than on vehicles Pre-Info-Ryzen. Perform this step only if a windshield jumper harness is present. If the new windshield requires a jumper harness, refer to the appropriate service information for retrofit instructions .
  28. Install the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  29. Perform the forward facing camera pitch verification. See CAMERA - FORWARD FACING (PITCH VERIFICATION) .
  30. Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
    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.
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