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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Install
Install the LH body harness into the vehicle.
Install a new bolt to attach the electrical harness ground strap to the
body in the charge port area.
Torque 8 Nm
Connect the electrical harness to the charge port ECU connectors.
Fasten the clips that attach the electrical har
Remove
Remove the RH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace).
Push to open the RH rear coat hook.
Pry open the RH rear coat hook screw cover with a small flat head
screwdriver.
LH shown, RH similar
Remove the screw that attaches the RH rear coat hook to t