03/07/2024 15:59:56

Hinge Pillar (Section)

Parts List

Quantity Description Image / Notes
1 M3 ASY, HINGE PILLAR (Hinge Pillar Assembly)
1 M3 ASY PNL HINGE PILLAR (Hinge Pillar Panel)
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Note
This panel is cut to make the backing plate.
10 High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
9 Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
5 Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm

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Repair Procedure

  1. Remove the A-Pillar to Shotgun Reinforcement.
  2. Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly to expose the underlying component being replaced.
  3. Remove the A-Pillar to Shotgun Reinforcement from the new Hinge Pillar Assembly.

    or Factory Spot Welds

  4. Cut the original component at the indicated locations.
    Cut Line
    • A = 80 mm
  5. Remove the original component.

    or Factory Spot Welds

  6. Remove any remaining adhesive from the mating surfaces of the vehicle.
  7. Cut the first new Hinge Pillar Panel (M3 ASY PNL HINGE PILLAR) as shown to create a backing plate.
    Cut Line
    • B = 130 mm
    • C = 310 mm
  8. Cut the backing plate down the middle to create 2 sections, then fit both sections of the backing plate in place and tack weld the backing plate sections together.
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    Note
    Do not fully weld the backing plate sections together while the sections are on the vehicle.
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    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
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    CAUTION
    Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
  9. GMA weld the backing plate sections together to create the backing plate.

    GMA Weld

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    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
  10. Put the backing plate into position and clamp it into place.
  11. Cut the second new Hinge Pillar Assembly on the cut line shown.
    Cut Line
    • D = 157 mm
  12. Prepare for installation.
    or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm
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    CAUTION
    Make sure to locate the forward-most structural countersunk rivet inboard enough so that it does not conflict with the fasteners used to install the A-Pillar to Shotgun Reinforcement in a later step.
    or High Strength Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm
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    Note
    The center of all rivets in the bottom row of structural rivets must be at the indicated height from the lower edge of the new component, as shown below.
    • E = 15 mm

    or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm

    or Installation Spot Welds

  13. Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
  14. Install the new component or components.
  15. Perform resistance spot welding.

    or Installation Spot Welds

    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not weld on a Tesla vehicle before performing the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure (refer to the vehicle-specific Service Manual for more information on the Vehicle Electrical Isolation Procedure). Welding on a Tesla vehicle with an energized high or low voltage system might damage vehicle components.
  16. Install the portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
  17. Install the A-Pillar to Shotgun Reinforcement.
  18. Install the fasteners as indicated.

    Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm

  19. Perform any necessary post-repair operations.