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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 OF 2) -- MODEL 3WIPERS AND WASHERSRESERVOIR - WINDSHIELD WASHER - REMOVE AND REPLACEINSTALL
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Reservoir - Windshield Washer - Remove and Replace: Install

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install
  1. Insert the tip of the windshield washer pump into the grommet in the windshield washer reservoir, install the pump into the reservoir, and then install the washer hose into the reservoir.
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  2. Install the level sensor into the grommet at the side of the reservoir.
    NOTE: Make sure that the flat edge of the sensor is up and fits flush with the reservoir.
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  3. Install the electrical harness to the windshield washer reservoir, and then fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the reservoir.
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  4. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield washer pump connector and level sensor connector.
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  5. Install the windshield washer reservoir into the vehicle, and then install the upper bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

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  6. Raise the vehicle to a working height, and then install the lower bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

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  7. Install the LH front wheel arch liner. See WHEEL ARCH LINER - FRONT - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Install the LH front wheel. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  9. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with fluid.
  10. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield washer reservoir connector.
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  11. Fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the windshield washer reservoir.
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  12. LHD models only:  Install the wiper motor. See WIPER MODULE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Install the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  14. Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See WIPER ARMS (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Install the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Install the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  17. Install the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  19. Verify operation of the windshield wipers and washer.
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