Tesla Model 3: Wiper Motor (Remove and Replace)
Wiper Motor- Remove

Remove
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage carpet. See
Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install).
- Remove the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the wiper arms. See
Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
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LH shock tower cover shown, RH similar
- Release the clips that attach the LH and RH shock tower covers to the
vehicle, and then remove the covers from the vehicle.
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- Release the clips that attach the cowl screen to the vehicle, and then
remove the cowl screen from the vehicle.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.
Warning: Do not place limbs within the motor linkage area as the
wiper arms will automatically transition to Parking Mode.

- Remove the bolts that attach the wiper motor to the body, and then
remove the wiper motor from the vehicle.

Wiper Motor- Install
Install

- Install the bolts that attach the wiper motor to the vehicle.
Torque 7 Nm
- Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
Warning: Do not place limbs within the motor linkage area as the
wiper arms will automatically transition to Parking Mode.
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- Connect the clips that attach the cowl screen to the vehicle.
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LH shock tower cover shown, RH similar
- Connect the clips that attach the LH and RH shock tower covers to the
vehicle.
- Install the wiper arms. See
Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See
Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage carpet. See
Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install).
- Install the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the wiper arm nut covers.
Release the LH and RH wiper arm hoses from the Y-tube.
Release
SEE MORE:
Load Capacity Labeling
It is important to understand how much
weight your Model 3 can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo and any additional equipment added to
your Model 3 since it was manufactured.
Two labels attac
Remove
Move the driver seat and the front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Note the position of the driver seat and the front passenger
seat prior to movement so that both seats are restored to their original
position during installation.
While pressing the LH and RH tabs towards the