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Tesla Model S: Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Roof / Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

The wind deflector arm is part of an assembly that includes the wind deflector arm, wind deflector spring, and pivot block.

Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Fully open the panoramic roof.
  2. Release the screw that secures the wind deflector arm to the wind deflector.

    Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

  3. Release the deflector arm from the clip on the deflector screen. Slide the arm outwards until it releases from the deflector screen.

    Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

Note: The screw that secures the deflector arm to the roof fits into a pivot block that is part of the deflector arm assembly.

Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Use a thin wrench to hold the pivot block in place. Release the screw that secures the deflector arm assembly to the roof.

    Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

  2. Remove the deflector arm assembly from the vehicle.
  3. Remove the deflector arm from the deflector arm assembly.

    Wind Deflector Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

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