Tesla Model S: Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the wiper arms (refer to procedure).
- Remove the particulate filter (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic rivets (x4 or x6) that secure the cowl to the
body.
- Remove the plastic rivets that secure the front LH shock tower
cover to the body. Pull back the cover for access, then release the
forward edge of the cowl screen panel.
- Repeat the previous step on the RH shock tower cover.
- Remove the cowl screen panel.
Note: The rubber washers that are located between
the wiper spindles and the cowl screen panel can stick to
the panel as it is removed, then fall off the panel without
being noticed. Collect the washers as the panel is removed
and reinstall them on the wiper spindles.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Remove the retainers (x2) that secure the underhood apron.
Carefully release the clips (
Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Release the clips (x5) that secure the rear center underhood
apron to the plenum.
Removal
Open the hood.
Release the lugs (x3) that secure the LH underhood apron to the
inner fender.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
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Standard Mode
In Standard Mode, Model S records the RF signal from
your HomeLink device's remote control. The
touchscreen instructs you to stand in front of the
vehicle, point the device's remote control at the front
bumper, and press and hold the button until the headlights flash. When the
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Owner's Manual: View the onscreen Owner's Manual. A
new version of the onscreen owner's manual is typically
provided with every software update and therefore
contains more recent information that those provided by
Tesla elsewhere (for example, via the web).
Car Wash Mode: Enable before using a