03/07/2024 16:00:27

Rear Node

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-FrameRail Rr Complete (Rear Node)
12	High Strength Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm
17	Structural Bulb Rivet, 6.5 mm
4	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long
2	Structural Countersunk Rivet, 6.5 mm
1	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Medium
2	Rivet, 4.8 mm
4	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Short
13	Flow Form Rivet S18
1	Flow Form Rivet S08
2	Flow Form Rivet S28
10	Flow Form Rivet S38
2	Bolt, hex-head, BOLT & WSHR, HX, M8x23.5,STL[109],PTC,ZNNI	Tesla part number 1063260-00-C.

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 Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
Remove the Trunk Floor Assembly (Complete).
Remove the Rear Motor Cover Floor.
Remove the Rear Subframe Lower Crossmember.
Remove the Third Row Seat Crossmember (Lower).
Remove the Heelboard Crossmember.
Remove the necessary portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.

or Factory Spot Welds

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

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
or Structural Bulb Rivets, 6.5 mm
- A = 12 mm.
- B = 10 mm.
or Structural Countersunk Rivets, 6.5 mm

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Short

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long

or Rivets, 4.8 mm

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Medium

or Bolts

GMA Weld
Note
Each GMA weld is 20 mm in length.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.

Torque the hex-head bolts to 24 Nm.
Perform GMA welding.

GMA Weld
Note
Each GMA weld is 20 mm in length.

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
To maintain vehicle crash integrity, use only approved welding wire and an approved GMA welder to perform GMA welding on Tesla vehicles. Refer to Approved Gas Metal Arc (GMA) Welders and Welding Wire for information on approved GMA welders and welding wire.

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.

Note
Before GMA welding, a test weld using material of the same gauge and type should be performed to make sure that the welding equipment settings produce a satisfactory joint.
Install the Heelboard Crossmember.
Install the fasteners as indicated.

or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long
Install the portion of the Body Side Outer Assembly that was removed to expose the component being replaced. .
Install the fasteners as indicated.
or Flow Form Rivets, S08

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S28

or Flow Form Rivets, S38
- C = 93 mm.
- D = 8 mm.
Install the Third Row Seat Crossmember (Lower).
Install the Rear Subframe Lower Crossmember.
Install the Rear Frame Rail End Plate.
Install the new Rear Body Panel.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.