Tesla Model S: Wiper Arms - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Special tools recommended for this procedure:
| Supplier
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Part Number
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Description
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| Tesla |
10558696-00-A |
Wiper Arm Removal Tool |
Removal
- Open the hood.
- Mark the installed position of the wiper arm on the windshield.
- Select service mode on the touch screen to move the wiper arms
into the maintenance position.
- Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to the wiper spindle
(torque 31 Nm).
- Break the taper and remove the wiper arm.
Tip: If necessary, use the wiper arm removal tool to
assist with this step.
- Press the retaining clip and slide the blade from the wiper arm.
- Repeat this procedure to remove the other wiper arm.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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If the wiper blades streak or chatter during cycling, perform the following:
Use the touchscreen to set the wipers to Service Mode.
Clean the wiper blades thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol wipes o
Removal
Remove the rear center underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Release the retainers (x2) that secure the particulate filter
cover.
Note: Components have been re
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant
gloves when performing this operation.
Note: Use Dow Betaseal Express or an equivalent
fast-curing glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
Special tool recommended for this procedure:
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Removal
Remove the plastic rivets (x2) that secure the trailing edge of
the front wheel arch liner to the rocker panel finisher.
Remove the plastic rivets (x4) that secure the leading edge of
the rear wheel arch lin