03/07/2024 16:00:09

Rear Body Panel

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	M3 ASY, REAR PANEL COMP (Rear Body Panel)
23	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm	Note The number of rivets required may vary depending on the number of joints in the repair area.
2	Flow Form Rivet S18
6	Bolt , ,HF,M10-1.5x35,[109],ZNFL,SMAT	Tesla part number 1044009-00-A.
6	Nut, HF M10 PC10	Tesla part number 1047337-00-A.

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds
Note
Some vehicles have an SPR instead of a spot weld in some locations.

or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.

or Factory SPRs

Stud
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
Note
Make sure that the rivet in the highlighted area connects all underlaying panels.

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

Bolt
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 60 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.