Tesla Model 3: Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).

- Remove the wiper arm nut covers.

- Release the LH and RH wiper arm hoses from the Y-tube.
- Release the clips (x2 for each arm) that attach the LH and RH wiper arm
hoses to the vehicle.

- Remove the nuts that attach the wiper arms to the wiper motor assembly.
- Remove the wiper arms from the vehicle

Install
Note: Make sure to route the hoses behind the wiper arm pivot
joint.
Incorrect hose routing
- Position the LH and RH wiper arms onto the vehicle.

Correct hose routing

- Install and hand-tighten the nuts that attach the wiper arms to the
wiper motor assembly.

- Align the tip of the RH wiper blade between the two arrows on the
windshield.
- Tighten the nut to attach the RH wiper arm.
Torque 25 Nm
- Align the tip of the LH wiper blade between the two arrows on the
windshield.
Note: The LH wiper blade should be approximately 5 - 10mm
from, and parallel to, the front edge of the windshield.
- Tighten the nut to attach the LH wiper arm.
Torque 25 Nm

- Connect the LH and RH wiper arm hoses to the Y-tube fitting.
- Connect the clips (x2 for each arm) that attach the LH and RH wiper arm
hoses to the vehicle.

- Install the wiper arm nut covers.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Adjustment
Using the touchscreen, put the wipers in "Service Mode".
Clean the wiper blades and the windshield thoroughly with isopropyl
alcohol wipes, or equivalent.
Spray the
Note: This procedure was formulated
using a release candidate or production model. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when working on or near high-voltage systems and compone
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Remove
Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the
puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the front LH door trim
panel.
Release the clips that attach the front of the puddle light to the
bottom of the door trim panel, and then separate the light f
Remove
Remove the front LH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the LH front
airbag sensor.
Remove the bolt that attaches the airbag sensor to the front end carrier,
and then remove the s