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Windshield (Vehicles with 2nd Generation or Later Autopilot) - 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. Attach suction cups (x4) to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  3. Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. With an assistant, install the new windshield assembly onto the vehicle, but do not set it yet.
  7. Check the gap and flush of the windshield assembly to the body before fully seating the windshield assembly.
  8. Fully seat the windshield assembly, check the gap and flush, and adjust if necessary.
  9. Apply masking tape to attach the windshield assembly to the body while the urethane cures.
  10. Remove the suction cups from the windshield.
  11. 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) 

    G14739357Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. 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) 

    G14739358Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the GPS antenna connector.
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  14. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the humidity and temperature sensor connector.
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  15. Install the forward facing triple camera. See CAMERA - TRIPLE - FORWARD FACING (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Install the triple camera hood. See HOOD - TRIPLE CAMERA (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  17. 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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  18. 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.
    G00622725Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  20. Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the passenger sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  22. Install the passenger sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Install the driver sun visor check base. See Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Connect the interior camera connector, and then install the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover to the vehicle.
    G00622726Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  25. Install the rear view mirror. See MIRROR - REAR VIEW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  26. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield heater connector.
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  27. Install the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  28. Perform the forward facing camera pitch verification. See CAMERA - FORWARD FACING (PITCH VERIFICATION) .
  29. If a new temperature and humidity sensor was installed:  Reinstall the latest vehicle firmware, or update the firmware if not the latest. See SOFTWARE REINSTALL or FIRMWARE UPDATE .
  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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