2016–2020 Tesla Model X
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Quick answer: Replace Wiper Blades on a 2016–2020 Tesla Model X is rated Easy and takes about 15 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $60. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's Side Wiper Blade (28 inches) | 1034389-00-D | $30.00 | |
| Passenger's Side Wiper Blade (18 inches) | 1083742-02-A | $30.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
The 2016-2020 Tesla Model X requires wiper service mode before the arms can be lifted: Controls > Service > Wiper Service Mode parks the arms upright. Don't force the arms up by hand from the parked position — they tuck under the hood edge and forcing them can damage the arms or cowl trim.
With service mode engaged, lift one Model X wiper arm off the glass until it stays up and slide a folded towel underneath it. Never let a bare spring-loaded arm snap back onto the windshield.
I engage Wiper Service Mode on the touchscreen before touching the arms — I've seen someone force a parked Model X arm up and gouge the hood edge.
The Model X uses a pinch-tab connector: squeeze the tabs on the blade connector and slide the blade off the arm. Pull straight along the arm and never twist sideways, which can bend the arm.
I squeeze the pinch tabs and pull straight along the arm — twisting is how I bent an arm early on, and a bent arm never holds the blade flat.
The 2016-2020 Model X takes a 28-inch driver-side blade and an 18-inch passenger-side blade with the pinch-tab connector — there is no rear wiper on the Model X.
Slide the new blade onto the arm until the tabs click, then tug gently to confirm it is locked. The 28-inch blade goes on the driver side, the 18-inch on the passenger side.
Lower each arm gently onto the glass and repeat on the other side, then turn Wiper Service Mode off on the touchscreen so the arms park normally. Top off the washer fluid and run a wash cycle.
I turn Wiper Service Mode off on the touchscreen before the test wipe — I've forgotten once, and the arms parked halfway up the windshield like a confused robot.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
