Description
Learn how to clean your Tesla HW4 front camera glass at home to fix FSD phantom wipers and camera fogging issues. This step-by-step DIY Tesla camera maintenance tutorial shows you how to safely remove the housing, clean off-gassing film, and restore Autopilot clarity.
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Is your Tesla's Full Self-Driving triggering phantom windshield wipes when driving into the sun? The culprit is likely foggy front camera glass caused by plastic off-gassing inside the assembly, and you can fix it at home in minutes.
What You Will Learn:
In this hands-on walkthrough, you'll learn how to diagnose and clean the front-facing camera glass on a Tesla equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4). While demonstrated on a 2026 Model Y Juniper, this process applies to virtually any 2024 and newer Tesla with HW4, including Model 3, Model Y, and beyond. The video covers how to spot the telltale signs of internal fogging, how to use Tesla's built-in camera preview tool to check image clarity, and how to safely disassemble the camera housing.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Why This Cleaning Is Needed
00:19 - Identifying Fog and Off-Gassing on the Camera Glass
00:38 - How FSD Behavior Reveals a Dirty Camera
01:05 - Using Tesla's Camera Preview to Inspect Image Quality
01:51 - Removing the Camera Cover (Clip Release Method)
02:20 - Disconnecting the Camera Cable with a Pick Tool
02:45 - Rotating and Removing the Camera Assembly
02:57 - Releasing the Lower Trim Panel and Inner Clips
04:17 - Cleaning the Glass with Pre-Moistened Lens Wipes
04:48 - Reassembling the Camera, Connector, and Cover
05:51 - Final Results and Before-vs-After Check
06:09 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
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