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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMBODY -- MODEL 3WINDSHIELD AND BODY GLASSSENSOR - RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE - REMOVE AND REPLACEINSTALL
2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Sensor - Relative Humidity and Temperature - Remove and Replace: Install

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Install
  1. Clean the area where the foam pad of the humidity and temperature sensor circuit board contacts the windshield with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe, and then allow the area to dry before continuing.
    CAUTION: Make sure the windshield is completely dry before continuing, the foam pad will not stick if the windshield is wet.
    G14739266Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Peel the tape from the new humidity and temperature sensor circuit board, and then install the circuit board on the windshield bracket.
    NOTE: Slide the connector end of the circuit board under the tab on the windshield bracket, and then press the hole on the circuit board onto the alignment pin of the windshield bracket.
    G14739267Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Use a PH00 (Phillips #00) screwdriver to install the screws (x2) that attach the humidity and temperature sensor to the windshield bracket.

    0.12 N.m (1 in-lbs) 

    CAUTION: Use a Wiha precision torque wrench or similar to fasten the screws to the windshield bracket. The screw threads in the bracket are very delicate and can strip out very easily.
    G14739268Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the humidity and temperature sensor.
    G14739269Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Position the triple camera assembly onto the windshield bracket, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the assembly to the windshield bracket.

    1 N.m (.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T10 socket
    G00622708Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the triple camera hood. See HOOD - TRIPLE CAMERA (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Install the rear view mirror. See MIRROR - REAR VIEW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Install the lower quad camera cover. See QUAD CAMERA COVER - LOWER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Verify that network connectivity is available to the vehicle by the words "3G", "4G", "LTE", or the WiFi icon appearing in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
  10. Enable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE
  11. Touch SOFTWARE REINSTALL, and then touch REQUEST.
  12. On the vehicle touchscreen, tap the clock, and then tap Install Now  to start the firmware update.
    NOTE: Make sure the firmware package is successfully installed.
  13. Use the touchscreen to exit Service Mode.
  14. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  15. Inform the customer that manual driving is now required to self-calibrate the camera.
    NOTE: Self-calibration can take up to 100 miles (160 km) of manual driving, depending upon the road type and condition. Until self-calibration is complete, the message "Autopilot Features Currently Unavailable: Manual Driving Required While Camera Is Calibrating" is displayed if an attempt is made to engage an Autopilot feature.
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