Quick answer

Park with wipers off, select Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode, replace one blade at a time and disable the mode after both lock.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2025 Model Y; replacement blade dimensions and connectors must match the installed originals.

Compatibility check

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2025 Model Y; replacement blade dimensions and connectors must match the installed originals.

  • 2025 Model Y electric lineup using compatible original-specification 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 Y
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 normal wipers off and enable Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode.

  2. 02

    Place a towel on the glass and lift one arm only enough to reach its blade.

  3. 03

    Press the locking tab and slide the old blade from the arm.

  4. 04

    Install the compatible replacement until it clicks, then perform a gentle push-pull check.

  5. 05

    Lower the arm carefully and disable Wiper Service Mode.

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Important limits

  • The wiper arms do not lock in a raised position.
  • Lifting an arm too far or letting it fall can crack the windshield.
  • Never run the wipers until both new blades are positively locked.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Verify the vehicle is in Park if the service-mode control is unavailable.
  • ✓Compare the connector with the original if a blade will not seat.
  • ✓Repeat the installation until an audible and tactile click is confirmed.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

Tesla Model Y 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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