Tesla Model S: 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.
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Fully open the panoramic roof.
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Release the screw that secures the wind
deflector arm to the wind deflector.
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Release the deflector arm from the clip on the
deflector screen. Slide the arm outwards until it releases from the
deflector screen.
Note: The screw that
secures the deflector arm to the roof fits into a pivot block
that is part of the deflector arm assembly.
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Use a thin wrench to hold the pivot block in
place. Release the screw that secures the deflector arm assembly to
the roof.
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Remove the deflector arm assembly from the
vehicle.
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Remove the deflector arm from the deflector arm
assembly.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the LH and RH wind deflector arms
(refer to procedure).
Release the wind deflector from the clips on
the deflector blade.
Removal
If the vehicle is equipped with premium audio,
remove the premium boost amplifier module
(refer to procedure).
Disconnect the sunroof motor harness connector.
Removal
Remove glove box assembly
(refer to procedure)
Disconnect sunroof motor harness connector.
Remove screws (x3) securing sunroof motor to
'A' post (torque
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restrain infants and small children in
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for the child's age, weight, and size.
WARNING: Never seat a child in the front row passenger seat,
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anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
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