Quick answer

Park with wipers off, enable Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode, replace one blade at a time and disable the mode afterward.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 Model S; the blade sizes and connectors must match Tesla's stated specification.

Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 Model S; the blade sizes and connectors must match Tesla's stated specification.

  • 2025 Model S electric lineup using Tesla-compatible replacement blades
Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Wiper maintenance orientation diagram for Tesla Model S
Wiper maintenance orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Shift into Park, turn the wipers off and enable Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode.

  2. 02

    Protect the windshield with a towel and lift one arm only enough to reach the blade.

  3. 03

    Press the lock tab and slide the old blade off.

  4. 04

    Slide the correct replacement on until it clicks and perform a gentle push-pull test.

  5. 05

    Lower the arm and disable Wiper Service Mode.

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Important limits

  • The wiper arms do not lock in the raised position.
  • Letting a bare arm strike the glass can crack the windshield.
  • Never run the system with an unsecured blade.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm Park and wipers Off if service mode is unavailable.
  • ✓Compare the replacement connector and length with the original.
  • ✓Reinstall until the locking click is both heard and felt.
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Primary evidence

Tesla Model S Owner's Manual — Windshield Wiper Blades, Jets and Fluid

Relevant section or page: Replacing Wiper Blades. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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