03/07/2024 16:02:03

Rear Frame Rail (Upper)

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	Asy-Rail Rr Upr (Rear Frame Rail – Upper)
24	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
2	Bolt , SEMS,[FL],HX,M8x23.5	Tesla part number 1063260-00.

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Repair Procedure

Remove the Rear Body Panel.
Remove the Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Factory SPRs
Note
The factory SPRs circled in red are hidden behind the crossmember and must be ground down from inside the Frame Rail. When grinding the SPRs, grind down only enough of the SPR to remove the component; do not completely remove the SPRs from the joint. These rivets are not replaced when installing the new Rear Rail Upper, and the remaining portions of these SPRs are left in the joint to keep some mechanical connection to the inboard bulkhead.

or Bolts
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 40 mm.
- B = 26 mm.
- C = 64 mm.
- D = 147 mm.
- E = 56 mm.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts to 24 Nm.
Install the Rear Body Panel.
Install the Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.