Tesla Model S: Wiper Blades - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Electrical / Wiper Blades - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Use the touchscreen to set the wipers to Service Mode.
- Press one wiper arm clip and release the blade.
- Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
- Place a cloth under the end of the wiper arm.
Caution: The end of the wiper arm can scratch the glass. Make sure the wiper arm is set completely on the cloth.
- Repeat the procedure for the second wiper blade.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- When installing the wiper blades, make sure each one snaps securely into the arm.
- Spray the windshield with the washer jet and cycle the wiper blades.
- Check for streaking (smeared windshield washer fluid) and chatter (uneven catching against the glass when in motion).
Note: Adjust the wiper blades if there is streaking or chatter (refer to procedure).
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Wiper Arms - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Special tools recommended for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
10558
Wiper Blades - Adjust
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
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Body
Jack Mode Activation
Setting Procedure
Power up the touchscreen.
Note: Suspension height can only be
lowered when all doors are closed.
Touch Controls.
Touch Suspension.
Touch Jack.
Resetting Procedure
Electrical Precautions
General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease
collects dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short-circuits) or
high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boards at an electrostatic
discharge (ESD) work station only. Hold printed circuit boards by the
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